7th China Xinjiang International Dance Festival Set to Launch in Urumqi

The 7th China Xinjiang International Dance Festival will open on July 20 in Urumqi, the capital of northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, and will run until August 5. The event, co-hosted by the Ministry of Culture and Tourism, the State Council Information Office, and the regional government of Xinjiang, will feature 52 performances by 24 art groups from home and abroad. This year's festival, which marks the 70th anniversary of the establishment of the Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, will showcase a diverse range of dance genres, including dance dramas, ethnic operas, musicals, ballet, and modern dance.

Key Takeaways:

The 7th China Xinjiang International Dance Festival will take place from July 20 to August 5 in Urumqi, China.
The event will feature 52 performances by 24 art groups from home and abroad, including renowned art groups from eight countries.
The festival will showcase a range of dance genres, including dance dramas, ethnic operas, musicals, ballet, and modern dance.
This year's festival marks the 70th anniversary of the establishment of the Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region.
The event is co-hosted by the Ministry of Culture and Tourism, the State Council Information Office, and the regional government of Xinjiang.
Special offers and discounts will be available during the festival, covering dining, accommodation, transportation, tourism, shopping, and entertainment.
Artists will perform mini-shows at tourist sites and landmarks.

Statistics:

24 art groups from home and abroad will participate in the festival.
52 performances will be staged during the festival.
200 performances have been staged in the previous six sessions of the festival.
Over 70 countries and regions have represented at the festival.
The festival will run for 16 days (July 20 to August 5).
The festival will be held at 7 venues, including the main venue in Urumqi and 6 branch venues across Xinjiang.

Sources:

Xinhua (2025-07-03) via COMTEX