The “Discover China – Hunan Culture Expo in Finland” is being held in Helsinki, capital city of Finland between June 29 and July 3, 2017. Three major events and cultural exhibitions, performances, and presentations will be held during the five-day cultural exchange, such as the Liling porcelain, Tongguan kiln, Hunan embroidery, and acrobatics program.
 
    Highlights
    1. Opening Ceremony

    Time: 17:30, June 29 (Helsinki local time)
    Venue: Helsinki Concert Hall, Finland
 
    Programs:
    Acrobatics “Angry Birds” by Hunan Acrobatic Troupe;
    “Horse Racing” by Hunan Folk Orchestra and Finnish DJ Rony;
    Xiangkun stunt “Lu Zhishen Wrecks the Temple Gate” by Hunan Kunqu Opera Troupe actor Liu Yaoxuan;
    Duet "Jasmine" and Finnish songs by Famous Hunan singer Wu Bixia and Finnish show group Semmarit; and,
    Other Finnish programs.
 
    2. “Charming Hunan Cultural Exhibition” and “Splendid Hunan Photography Exhibition”

    Preview: 13:30, June 29 (Helsinki local time)
    Time:14:00—19:00, June 29
             10:00—19:00, June 30 — July 2
             10:00—18:00, July 3
 
    Presentations:
    Liling porcelain, Tongguan kiln, Hunan embroidery, dark tea, calligraphy, Hunan publications, and Hunan TV programs; and, The “Splendid Hunan” photography exhibition organized and presented by the Hunan Daily News Center and the Hunan Daily Group Photo Gallery will present three categories: natural scenery; culture; and, social and economic development, including Tianmen Mountain, Dongting Lake, and Dongjiang Lake. It brings the amazing Hunan to the Northern Europeans.
 
    3. Hunan Acrobatic Show “Dreamy Travel”

    First show: 19:15—21:15, June 29
    Second show: 13:00—15:00, June 30
    Third show: 18:00—20:00, June 30
 
    It tells a story of a juvenile and a phoenix fairy. Thirty-six actors and actresses with “shoulder ballet” drama performance techniques will stage 21 acrobatic items in the show.