Chinese, Cambodian artists on stage at Walking Street in Phnom Penh
Cambodian Tourism Minister Huot Hak and Chinese Ambassador to Cambodia Wang Wenbin were among the crowds watching the show.
During the one-hour performance, the artists entertained strollers along the riverside Sisowath Quay with a variety of performance arts, including traditional music, dance and acrobatics, among others.
The cultural show was part of a three-day event to mark the official launch of Cambodia-China Tourism Year 2025, which kicked off on Friday.
Kun Srey Mol, a 25-year-old spectator, said the show not only promoted the tourism sector, but also deepened cultural ties and people-to-people bonds between Cambodia and China.
"It's unique and fascinating, and I have never seen such a show before," she told Xinhua. "I really enjoyed this performance because they performed well, and their gestures synchronised with the music."
Chhann Lyly, 25, said the joint cultural event has created a memorable experience for the audience.
"I'm really happy to see it because it is really amazing," she told Xinhua. "I believe that the Cambodia-China Tourism Year 2025 will bring more Chinese tourists and investors to Cambodia." - Xinhua
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