INVITED by Chinese cultural attaché Shi Yue Wen to an evening of Chinese music and dance, photographer Sherif Sonbol was delighted with the three solo performances including a piano recital by Shi Bai Qian as well as eight dances representing eight different provinces of China. He was also glad of the opportunity to be among old and new friends including Al-Sawi Culture Wheel founder Mohamed Al-Sawi, the Dean of the Higher Institute of Ballet Ahlam Younis, Arts Academy professor Atef Awad, Head of the Cultural Development Fund Fathi Abdel-Wahab and Tourism Ministry Consultant General Ahmed Hamdi.