Renowned Chinese pianist Lang Lang’s performance was one of the event’s highlights, as he playedI Love You，China. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]

2016 marks the cultural exchange year between China and Latin American and Caribbean countries.

Under the framework of CELAC-China Forum, the China-Latin America and Caribbean 2016 Year of Cultural Exchange will host a wide variety of cultural activities to promote Chinese and Latin America culture, advance mutual friendship and understanding, and push forward bilateral cooperation to new heights.