The art delegation of the People's Liberation Army (PLA) held its first show at the Ulaanbaatar Central Palace of Culture during a visit to Mongolia on June 28, 2015.
Battur, deputy minister of the Ministry of Defense of Mongolia,Yang Qingdong, chargé d'affaires of the Chinese Embassy to Mongolia, and representatives from overseas Chinese, shared this feast of art with local audience.
The PLA art delegation of 106 people flew to Mongolia on June 26 for a 10-day trip to visit and perform. The delegation consists of people from the Song and Dance Troupe of the PLA General Political Department, the PLA Academy of Arts and the Acrobatic Troupe of the PLA Guangzhou Military Area Command (MAC).
Zhang Qianyi, head of the Song and Dance Troupe of the PLA General Political Department, said that this delegation brings together outstanding military artists from the PLA. The carefully-prepared programs embody the characteristics of the Chinese military and also demonstrate the spirit of the Chinese people. He hopes to enhance mutual trust and friendship between the two militaries through their visit and performance in Mongolia.
The PLA art delegation will have three performances in Ulaanbaatar and Darhan, including a special show for the Mongolian troops. During their visit, the delegation will also carry out artistic exchanges with the song and dance troupe of the Mongolian military.
