Drama-like Chinese concert on Monk Xuanzang welcomed in U.S. capital

Audiences applaud after the performance of the "A Chinese Concert in Drama -- Xuanzang's Pilgrimage" at the Kennedy Center in Washington D.C., the United States, Jan. 25, 2019. "A Chinese Concert in Drama -- Xuanzang's Pilgrimage" was warmly received during its U.S. premiere at the Kennedy Center in Washington D.C. on Friday night. The massive suite, performed by China National Traditional Orchestra (CNTO), tells the story of Xuangzang, a Chinese Buddhist monk in the 7th century who traveled a wide swath of the Silk Road in a 17-year journey to retrieve Buddhist scriptures. (Xinhua/Liu Jie)