2017 Stockholm International Arts Festival promotes China Dream

The 2017 Stockholm International Arts Festival, with a theme of the "China Dream" closes in Sweden's capital, August 20, 2017. [Photo: China Plus/Chen Xuefei]

The 2017 Stockholm International Arts Festival has come to an end, with a focus on the "China Dream."

The event has been organized by the Europe-China International Culture, Education and Business Development Association and the Beijing Sunset Show Foundation.

"The main purpose is to promote the 'China Dream' and the building of a peaceful and harmonious world through cultural exchanges and communication," said Shuang Yan, Director of the festival.

Swedish Timothy Pilotti performs Peking Opera Stopping the Horse at the concert of the Stockholm International Arts Festival on August 20, 2017. [Photo: China Plus/Chen Xuefei]

Events in Sweden's capital have included a music camp attended by Chinese and Swedish students, a World Peace Day celebration concert, as well as music contests and a grand closing concert.

Well-known Chinese musicians including Zou Rongmei, Li Jia, Yang Xiaoyin and Zhu Yingying have taken part in the event.

There were also amateur choirs and dance troupes which performed.

"I think this festival is very meaningful in serving as a bridge between different cultures and peoples through music and dance," said Wang Changning with the Chinese Embassy in Stockholm.