Hundreds of people gathered on Tuesday at the Chicago Cultural Center in state of Illinois in the US for a special performance given by the Fudan University Choir and Dance Troupe. The performers shared a selection of international folk songs, Chinese folk songs, as well as Chinese dances.

The audience was delighted by the group's first performance, a Chinese dance from the ethnic Yao group. Donning bright sequined costumes and traditional jewelry, the Fudan dancers gracefully moved to the accompanying folk music, their long sleeves trailing behind them as the audience clapped and cheered.

After the dancers bowed, the Fudan choir took the stage to sing some well-known Chinese ballads and songs from Russia, Israel and the US.

Prior to visiting Chicago, the Fudan University Choir and Dance Troupe also performed at a music festival in San Francisco, California. The group will end their US tour and return to China next week, according to Yu Xiulan, head of Fudan University's Arts Center and group organizer.

Xinhua