The event hosted 50 guests from Zhejiang Province and Hangzhou. The opening speeches were delivered by Consul General of the Czech Republic Mr. Richard Krpač and Vice Governor of Zhejiang Province Mr. Zhu Congjiu. The programme offered also a musical intermezzo on piano and violin presented by members of the Czech Philharmonic Orchestra playing A. Dvorak´s works, namely Sonatina and two songs performed by a Chinese opera singer.

The 70th anniversary celebration event was followed by a gala concert of the Czech Philharmonic Orchestra which also served as an opening ceremony of the Yuhang Grand Theatre. The Czech Philharmonic was on a regular tour to China and it was its first performance ever done in Zhejiang Province and Hangzhou. The audience of thousand visitors gave a very warm welcome to the artists.