Wu Promotion cooperated with the China Philharmonic Orchestra (CPO) and accomplished "Maritime Silk Road Tour 2016".

From late April to early May, 2016, Wu Promotion cooperated with the China Philharmonic Orchestra (CPO) and accomplished "Maritime Silk Road Tour 2016". In nine days, CPO not only gave three concerts in Indonesia, Sri Lanka and India, but also participated in local cultural events and non-profit workshops. This is the first time for a China’s orchestra to perform in South Asian countries, and it is another historical moment achieved together by Wu Promotion and CPO.

The program of the “Maritime Silk Road 2016” includes both Chinese pieces and western classical works such as Beethoven’s Symphony No.7 and Mendelssohn’s Violin Concerto in E Minor. Folk pieces of the three countries were also performed.

April 20, 2016 / Jakarta, Indonesia

A full house performance in Aula Simfonia Jakarta. Audiences includes important statesmen and entrepreneurs.
“Aya Mama”, an Indonisia folk song once widely spread in China, was performed as the opening piece of the concert.

Mr. Zezhou Wu (left), founder of Wu Promotion,
happily talked with former President of Indonesia Bacharuddin Jusuf Habibe (right) after the concert.

National Emblem of China appears on all the invitation, tickets and brochures.

May 4, 2016 / Colombo, Sri Lanka

A big poster outside the Nelum Pokuna Mahinda Rajapaksa Theatre (“the Lotus Pond”) in Colombo.
The construction of the venue was funded by the Chinese government.
Since its opening in Dec. 2011, it has been seen as a symbol of friendship of the two countries.

After the concert, Sri Lanka President Maithripala Sirisen (center) took a photo
with founder of Wu Promotion Mr. Zezhou Wu ( first left),
Ambassador of Chinese Embassy in Sri Lanka Mr. Xianliang Yi (second left),
Conductor-in-residence of CPO Mr. Xiaotang Xia (third left) and Managing Director of CPO Mr. Nan Li (first right).

Ushers are also very excited.

May 6, 2016 / Mumbai, India

With the arrangement of Wu Promotion, CPO successfully debuted in India on May 6, and Symphony Orchestra India also accomplished its first Europe Tour last January. These historical events greatly enhanced the cultural exchange among different countries.

   
Left picture: Sitar, a gift from the National Centre for the Performing Arts (NCPA) of India.
Right picture: (from left to right) Mr. Yuanling Li, Vice Consul of Chinese Consulate-General of India in Mumbai;
Mr. Kushroo Suntook, Chairman of NCPA India; Mr. Xiaotang Xia, Conductor-in-residence of CPO;
Mr. Jiatong Wu, General Manager of Wu Promotion;
Mr. Nan Li, Managing Director of CPO.

   
The concert was sold out long time ago.

The tour echoes China’s “One Belt One Road” Strategy and it is the first time for a China’s orchestra to perform along the Maritime Silk Road. It not only made history in the development of Chinese orchestras, but also an important event in the local countries. Former President of Indonesia Bacharuddin Jusuf Habibe, Sri Lanka President Maithripala Sirisen as well as other statesmen all attended the concert.

With the strong support of the Ministry of Culture of China (Bureau for External Affairs), Cultural Affairs Office of Embassy of China in Indonesia, Embassy of China in Sri Lanka, Consulate-General of China in Mumbai,  Indonesia-China Friendship Association, Sri Lanka Armed Force and NCPA of India.