The Embassy of the People’s Republic of China in Albania, under the auspices of ambassador Jiang Yu, in partnership with the Ministry of Culture of Albania, municipality of Tirana and cultural association Albania – China organized in the hall of Tirana’s Art University the gala evening “Happy Chinese New Year.” 

This event, comes on the eve of traditional Chinese New Year, also known as 'Spring Festival', 

A group of Chinese artists from Sichuan opera graced the stage performing dances, songs and music for Albanian and Chinese audience. The show featured 14 performances, such as the music put on through the blend of Sichuan Opera instruments, Chinese folk dances, pieces by folk instruments and songs of Sichuan Opera. The show of Chinese artists was greeted with a rapturous applause by the audience of Art University which was filled to capacity.

This gala is a well-known Chinese cultural event, put on stage in more than 400 cities of 140 countries is intended to deepen the knowledge of other peoples about the Chinese culture.