# Art on the Waterfront: The 4th Beijing International Canal Arts Fest Kicks Off in Tongzhou

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- Published: 2026-09-26T22:19:00+07:00
- Author: PR Newswire

BEIJING, Sept. 26, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — The Beijing International Canal Arts Fest
is a signature event for cultural and artistic exchange between China and other 
canal countries, and for integrating culture with tourism. Since its launch in 2018,
it has been held four editions. On September 24, 2026, the 4th Beijing International
Canal Arts Fest grandly opened along the Grand Canal in Tongzhou. Aligned with the
UN Sustainable Development Goals, the event is dedicated to preserving the Grand
Canal as a living World Cultural Heritage site and passing on its legacy. It drives
urban renewal through culture, brings together artistic talent from around the world,
and deepens international cultural and tourism exchanges through the canal as a 
cultural bridge. Beijing Overseas Cultural Exchange Center welcomed more than 150
Chinese and international guests and artists from Albania, Côte d’Ivoire, Norway,
Sweden, Türkiye, among other countries to the opening ceremony.

The opening ceremony featured a spectacular cross-border program. Performers from
China and abroad took the stage, including the Rongxiang Sanxian Chamber Orchestra
from China, FETNO from Bucharest, Norwegian singer Maria Arredondo, and New Zealand
singer-songwriter Luke Thompson. Together, they delivered a stunning visual and 
musical experience. The Arts Fest runs until September 27, with 14 performing arts
troupes from 13 countries presenting 22 diverse performances.

([https://en.bocec.cn/Index/article/id/1377](https://en.bocec.cn/Index/article/id/1377))

A "Canal × Mid-Autumn" themed bazaar is also open

Featuring 60 distinctive booths in three zones—Bites, Finds, and Vibes. It brings
together global cuisine, international handicrafts, and fun interactive experiences
in one place, creating an immersive international leisure experience.

([https://en.bocec.cn/Index/article/id/1386](https://en.bocec.cn/Index/article/id/1386))

The video _The Canal in Beijing_ premiered alongside the debut of 10 "Strolling 
Beijing—Grand Canal Cultural Theme Tours," inviting visitors from around the world
to experience Beijing’s millennia-old canal civilization at a leisurely pace. 

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