Peng Liyuan visits the Royal Theater of Madrid -French

Peng Liyuan, wife of Chinese President Xi Jinping, was accompanied on Wednesday, November 28 by the Queen of Spain Letizia Ortiz for a visit to the Royal Theater of Madrid located in the heart of the Spanish capital.

On their arrival, Mrs. Peng Liyuan and Queen of Spain Leitizia were received on the steps of the Royal Theater by the Spanish Minister of Culture and Sports José Guirao, the CEO of the Foundation of the Royal Theater of Madrid and the General Manager theater. At the entrance of the hall, Peng Liyuan learned about the culture and history of the Theater, its architectural style and its commissioning. It was before a photo shoot with the Queen of Spain and several theater directors. Afterwards, Peng Liyuan attended the rehearsal of the opera "Turandot" for a while and visited the Theater's boxes and various performance halls of various styles. Queen Leitizia's guest also listened to some of the classical songs performed by the main actors of the "Turandot" opera, followed by exchanges with these actors. Continuing their visit, Mrs. Peng and the Queen of Spain Leitizia then went to the central scene, a sumptuous place with imperial characteristics. On site, they took a family photo with the whole team of the opera "Turandot". Meanwhile, the first Chinese lady wished them a great success in their first performance.

According to Peng Liyuan, art, the common language of all people, has no borders. China and Spain are in the bosom of great artistic countries. The artists of these two countries inspire and appreciate each other. Linked by a healthy cooperation, the Royal Theater of Madrid and the Grand National Theater of China are leading platforms that let the talents of the artists express themselves. We must continue to promote exchanges in the arts and promote understanding and friendship between the two peoples.

Founded in 1818, the Royal Theater of Madrid, renowned for being a first-rate artistic palace in Spain, has already 200 years of history. In 2016, the Theater joined forces with the Alliance of International Theaters of the Silk Road.