The preparation work of Guangdong culture days in Marseille is going on smoothly, as the activity will kick off in the regional council of Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur Region on June 18th as scheduled.
 
Guangdong culture days delegation will present two evenings on 18th and 19th this month to people in Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur Region, staging traditional lion dance, Canton Opera as well as singing and dance with strong local features.
 
For June 18th is the day with longest daytime for Marseille around the year, the sun will set very late. As a result, the evening is divided into two parts, with the performances of first part do not need much stage lighting. People can also enjoy the Guangdong today photo exhibition, which is held in the same building, during the break of the evening.
 
Time table
June 18:
19:30 Opening ceremony of Guangdong culture days, Leaders of both sides deliver addresses
20:00 Opening of Guangzhou today photo exhibition
21:00 Evening (1st half)
21:30 break
22:00 Evening (2nd half)
23:00 Evening ends
 
June 19:
19:00 ¨C 20:00 Puppet troupe performances
21:00- 21:30 Evening (1st half)
21:30 break
22:00 Evening (2nd half)
23:00 Evening ends
 
Governmental officials from both sides are very concerned about the progress of the preparation work .

Workers are preparing the stage for performance.

Workers are preparing the banner.

Liu Geli, Deputy Section Chief of  the Information Office, People's Government of Guangdong Province, is concerned about the preparation work of Guangdong Culture Days.

Editor: Catherine