In a vibrant display of cross-continental camaraderie, Peng Liyuan, spouse of Chinese President Xi Jinping, and Rosangela Lula da Silva, wife of Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, explored Beijing's iconic National Center for Performing Arts (NCPA) on Tuesday. The visit highlighted cultural diplomacy as a bridge between nations 🌍🎶.
Rosangela's presence aligns with her husband's ongoing state visit to China, signaling strengthened bilateral ties between the two BRICS giants. The NCPA, with its futuristic dome design often dubbed 'The Giant Egg,' served as a symbolic backdrop for discussions on artistic collaboration and shared heritage 🥚🏛️.
'Cultural exchanges plant seeds for lasting friendship,' remarked Peng during the tour, while Rosangela praised traditional Chinese opera costumes as 'wearable poetry.' The event underscores how soft power continues to shape global partnerships 🧵🤝.
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Peng Liyuan, Rosangela visit National Center for Performing Arts
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