Acrobats from China National Acrobatics Troupe gave an inaugural performance Tuesday night in Bangladesh's capital Dhaka. The stunt they showed amazed many Bangladeshi audience.

Chinese Ambassador to Bangladesh Zhang Xianyi said at the opening ceremony this year marks the 35th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and Bangladesh.

"The visit of China National Acrobatic Troupe and their inaugural performance today is pulling the curtain of a series of celebrating activities by the two countries," he said.

Zhang said with the joint efforts of generations of people in the two countries, China-Bangladesh friendship has already been deeply rooted in the hearts of the two peoples, constituting the solid foundation for the development of China-Bangladesh relations.

Zhang said acrobatics is one of the most popular recreations in China. He expressed his confidence the visit by the China National Acrobatics Troupe delegation will further promote the existing cultural cooperation between the two countries and China- Bangladesh relationship.

Bangladeshi Cultural Minister Abul Kalam Azad said at the function he welcomed the visit by China National Acrobatics Troupe delegation.

Azad believed the visit will definitely promote the cultural exchange between China and Bangladesh.

The Chinese acrobats presented many traditional Chinese acrobatics. Nearly one thousand audience were present at the opening performance. Many audience said Chinese acrobatics was so amazing and they were so much attracted.

Zhang Yusheng, leader of the Chinese acrobatics delegation, told Xinhua he is very happy the Bangladeshi people can have some understanding of Chinese culture through their performance.

Zhang hoped their visit can play an active role in promoting the cultural relations between China and Bangladesh.

The Chinese acrobatics delegation arrived in Bangladesh on Monday. They will give total three performances in Bangladesh, two in capital Dhaka, one in southeastern city Chittagong.

(Xinhua News Agency August 11, 2010)