Spanish dance troupe wows Sanya with performance of Carmen

Acclaimed Spanish dance group the Ballet Flamenco de Granada premiered its platinum edition of the classic work Carmen on Jan 13 with gusto in Sanya.

The theater was packed to the rafters as the audience took in the bravura dance flourishes from the Mediterranean. The virtuoso performance drew thunderous applause, captivating audiences of all ages with the tantalizing rhythmic charms of flamenco.

The swaying performers of Carmen dazzle the audience with their passionate and exuberant movements. [Photo/Sanya Daily]

It is the first time that the Ballet Flamenco de Granada, regarded as one of the three leading flamenco ensembles in the world, has brought the platinum edition of Carmen to Sanya.

The event was widely acclaimed as not only being a rousing artistic triumph, but also served as a cultural bridge to enhance exchanges between China and the West.

The consensus was that it injected new vitality into the integration of culture and tourism in Sanya and promoted an upgrade of the city's overall arts scene.