Columbian dancers focus on their performance. [Photo by Zhang Xingjian/for chinadaily.com.cn]

The Columbians explained their dance presentation.

"Our performance is a combination of traditions with modern life. In Columbia, we not only perform on the stage but on the street," said Rosanna Lignarolo, leader of the Columbian dance troupe.

"Apart from traditional elements, we want to show the modern Columbian culture to the rest of the world through dancing", she added.

2016 marks the cultural exchange year between China and Latin America and Caribbean countries.

Under the framework of CELAC-China Forum, China-Latin America and Caribbean 2016 Year of Cultural Exchange will host a wide variety of cultural activities to promote Chinese and Latin America culture, advance mutual friendship and understanding, and push forward the bilateral cooperation to a new height.

With the theme of "Bringing In" and "Going Out", the festival involves nearly 30 Latin America and Caribbean countries.

Hundreds of activities, such as performances, exhibitions, movie screenings, tourism promotions and literary events will be held to enhance the understanding and friendship between Chinese and Latin American people.

This also will be done through exchanges in the fields of literature, art, historical heritage, films, books, media and travel.

If you go: 

7:30 pm, March 24-25.

Beijing Tianqiao Performing Arts Center, 9 Tianqiao South Street, Xicheng district, Beijing.

400-635-3355/010-6403-2703