Musical Stars Shine in China, Celebrating 50 Years of Friendship! 🎶
Hey there, music lovers! 🎵 Have you ever heard of the amazing musical “Elisabeth”? Well, guess what? Two of its most famous stars, Maya Hakvoort and Mate Kamaras, recently came all the way to China to perform! 🌟
They took the stage in Beijing to celebrate a very special occasion: the 50th anniversary of friendship between China and the European Union! 🇨🇳🤝🇪🇺 Isn’t that awesome?
Maya and Mate Bring Magic to Beijing 🏰
Maya Hakvoort, from the Netherlands, is best known for playing “Elisabeth”, and Mate Kamaras, from Hungary, shines as “Death” in the musical. They performed highlights from “Elisabeth” and other favorite songs at the Tianqiao Performing Arts Center. It was magical! ✨
“China used to feel so far away,” Maya said. “But now, people from China and Europe can visit each other’s countries!” She was super excited to be in China and to get to know everyone. 😊
Discovering Cool Things in China 🚀
It was Mate’s first time in China, and he was amazed! “I was wondering how life is in China. Then I got to know WeChat—paying, ordering taxis—everything in one app!” he said. 📱💫
He was also super impressed with Chinese electric cars. “I was blown away! What quality! The future is here!” he exclaimed. 🚗⚡
A Special Award for Maya 🏆
Guess what? Maya won a big award in China! She received the Shanghai Magnolia Stage Performance Award for her role in the musical “Lady M”. She was the only foreign artist to win this year! “I was so happy and excited,” she shared. 🥇🌸
Music Brings Us Together 🌍🎵
Maya and Mate believe that music and culture help us understand each other better. “It’s so nice to see our art and your art coming together,” Maya said. “We should keep going in this direction.” 🌈
“When different cultures meet, it’s a wonderful opportunity to get closer,” Mate added. “I hope it leads to a peaceful and friendly world.” 🤗
Isn’t it amazing how music can bring people together from all over the world? Maybe one day, you’ll perform on a big stage too! Keep dreaming big! 🎤🌟
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Musical 'Elisabeth' cast highlights China-EU friendship through music
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