Zhao Yali, the Chinese Ambassador to Uganda, and Zhang Yanbin, a bureau director from the information office and head of the Chinese delegation for the program, addressed the audience.

Several senior Ugandan government officials, including Uganda's second deputy prime minister and minister of public service Henry Kajura, were also present.

"The show is amazing. Basically what I've seen here I have seen on TV or in movies, but I didn't think it's real," said Stella Mbabazi, an administrator from a local media company, after the show.

"There might be a lot of other people like me, who have seen everything about China on TV. But if we see it live like now, our perceptions can be changed totally, and we can learn to appreciate Chinese culture more and more," added Mbabazi, who was both impressed by the acrobatics jujitsu demonstration of a young girl and the performers' dresses.

Children enjoy the show held on Sept 27. [Photo/chinadaily.com.cn]

According to her, the program is a good opportunity for Ugandan people, who have yet limited opportunities to enjoy live shows like this, to find what Chinese culture has to offer.

"I think it's good to share, compare and appreciate different cultures," Mbabazi said. "There are many unique things about Chinese culture. I hope to see more of these shows."

A second acrobatic show is planned for Sept 28 at the National Theater of Uganda.

The exchange program is held around the celebrations of the Golden Jubilee of Uganda Independence and the 50th anniversary of China-Uganda diplomatic relations this year.

By Liu Xiangrui