China National Ethnic Song and Dance Ensemble

China National Ethnic Song and Dance Ensemble (Chinese: 中央民族歌舞团，variously translated as China Central Song and Dance Ensemble of Ethnic Groups or Central Nationalities Song and Dance Ensemble), based in Beijing, is the only national-level performance group representing China's ethnic minorities. It was founded in September 1952 by then-Premier Zhou Enlai.^[1] Today, with over 300 members representing 36 ethnic groups, it has performed in over 70 countries and gives over 100 performances each year.^[2]

See also

• Music of China
• List of folk dance performance groups

References

1. ^ Tian, Tian (2010-02-10). "The China National Ethnic Song and Dance Ensemble". China Radio International. http://english.cri.cn/6666/2010/02/10/1321s549485.htm. Retrieved 2010-08-04. 
2. ^ "China Central Song and Dance Ensemble of Ethnic Groups". Ministry of Culture of the People's Republic of China. 2003-09-24. http://www.chinaculture.org/gb/en_artists/2003-09/24/content_40334.htm. Retrieved 2010-08-04.