Chinese Ambassador Gui Congyou delivers a speech at the Gala. (Photo: Huang Yundi)

Tian Mu, a Swedish actor who performed Peking Opera in the Gala, said he has participated the annual Gala several times and has enjoyed the experience each time.

When asked why he likes Peking Opera, he said, “I was first attracted to Peking Opera by the beautiful costumes. After I learned more about it I discovered how profound it is.”