In June, Experience China—The Year of Chinese Culture in Australia, the large-scale cultural exchange made its grand opening in Australia along with the increasing interest in China. On June 24, the large-scale original song and dance presentation Yunnan Impression, also rendered as Legend of Shangri-la, featuring famous dancer Ms. Yang Liping, opened the curtain. Before this, Lang Lang concert aroused the first round of sensation. Besides, the newly-created ballet drama The Last Emperor toured in five Australian cities, that is, Brisbane, Canberra, Melbourne, Adelaide and Sydney from June 9 till July 8. Furthermore, Chinese contemporary arts struck its pose on Australian stage as “visual arts” for the first time and become a highlight in the Cultural Year in Australia.