INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
The year 2025 marks the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations between China and the European Union
To celebrate this turning point, 2 renowned European musical comedy stars required to the stage in China.Maya Hakvoort and Mate Kamaras,
best known for their renowned functions as Elisabeth and Death in the classic musical Elisabeth, carried out highlights from the
program together with tunes from other cherished musicals during a concert at Beijings Tianqiao Performing Arts Center on April 22
China was always very far
We just had the restaurants in Europe, said Hakvoort from the Netherlands, including that shes thankful to see individuals in China and
Europe are now able to check out each others nations
This 50 years anniversary is bravo! I congratulate! Due to the fact that of that, I can be able to work here, to know more about you, she
This is incredible! I came when a new 50-year [period] started, stated Kamaras from Hungary, who carried out in China for the very first
I was wondering how life remains in China
Then I was familiar with WeChat, paying with WeChat, buying taxi -- everything in one app, he informed CGTN
In Europe, we utilize lots of apps
We have a lot of things to overtake China [on] He likewise shared his experience with Chinese electric cars
I was blown away! What quality! And the drone flew out of the top of the car [in the advertisement] I resembled, Wow! The future is here!
It was all far away 30 years ago, and its not now anymore
So, I think we need to continue going in this direction, Hakvoort said.The only foreign Magnolia Award winner of 2025On February 27,
Hakvoort got the Shanghai Magnolia Stage Performance Award for her function as Lady Macbeth in the Chinese-produced musical Lady M
She was the only foreign artist to win among Chinas a lot of prominent stage performance awards this year
First of all, I was extremely pleased that I was chosen, she informed CGTN, remembering her enjoyment at the event
I resembled, Wow, Maya, you did it! You got one of the biggest awards in China
Hakvoort, who has actually been active in China in recent years, attended the ceremony where she likewise enjoyed performances of Chinese
musicals and operas -- and expressed a desire to find out more in the future
I simulate it that the audience [in China] enjoys to see likewise the Western musicals that are brought now here to China
Its all extremely open, stated Hakvoort
I have the sensation it starts now to blend together
Our mindset and our art with your art and mindset ..
that is really nice to see
Global cooperation and connectionReflecting on the present global climate, Hakvoort stressed the value of cooperation and unity
I believe its so important that the remainder of the world is attempting, again, to take care of their own people, take care of other
nations and check out the countries that want to interact
Due to the fact that just in this method, can we make it through here on this earth, she said
If a nation thinks that they wish to do it differently, we cant assist them
Its beautiful to see that China truly takes care ..
it looks after us; it looks after their own individuals
I feel it, stated the Dutch actress.For Kamaras, cultural exchange plays an important function in promoting mutual understanding
When different cultures are meeting and learning more about each other, thats a terrific opportunity to get closer, he stated
At the minute, it goes the opposite method
The internet and the young generation is the hope that theyre going to get linked, Kamaras stated
I truly like this idea of globalization and cultural exchange
Ideally, one day [it will] result in a really peaceful and really friendly world
Videographer: Li Bancheng, Ge HangVideo editor: Guo MeipingCover image: Li Yueyun
