More than 20 ambassadors and senior diplomats from 19 nations and the Shanghai Cooperation Organization were captivated by the diverse cultural heritage of southwestern China's Guizhou province through a performance staged in Guiyang, the provincial capital, on Saturday.

A cultural performance is staged in Guiyang, the capital city of southwestern China's Guizhou province, on June 3, 2023. [Photo by Zhang Jiaqi/China.org.cn]

With iconic local landscapes and artistic images as the backdrop, the performers showcased Guizhou's unique culture and ethnic diversity. They dazzled the audience with colorful traditional costumes, songs and dances from intangible cultural heritage, historical plays, and martial arts demonstrations.

Oliver Wonekha, the ambassador of Uganda to China, expressed her appreciation for the performance, describing it as "amazing," filled with "beautiful colors" and "smart people."

International diplomats watch a cultural performance in Guiyang, the capital city of southwestern China's Guizhou province, on June 3, 2023. [Photo by Zhang Jiaqi/China.org.cn]

In addition to immersing themselves in the local culture, the diplomats will also explore Guizhou's ecological initiatives, green growth strategies, technological innovations, and efforts toward rural revitalization in the days ahead.

They will also share their perspectives at a round-table discussion on advancing ecological progress, scheduled for June 6.