BEIJING, July 17, 2018 (MENA) - The fourth Arabic Arts Festival kicked off on Tuesday in Chengdu city, the capital of southwestern China's Sichuan province. During a press conference marking the launch of the festival, an official at the Chinese Ministry of Culture and Tourism said about 20 cultural activities will be held from July to October within the framework of the festival whose theme focuses on "communication along the Silk Road .. linking people's hearts". The event is organised by the Chinese ministries of culture, tourism and foreign affairs in tandem with the Arab League. A forum of Arab and Chinese culture ministers will be held within the framework of the festival in addition to a cultural and tourism forum among Chinese and Arab cities, he said. The official added that several artistic exhibitions will be also held. He noted that an Arab fashion show was held on the fringe of the festival's opening.