On the stage of the 2025 China-Cambodia Mid-Autumn Festival Gala, the cultural treasures of both nations shone in mutual brilliance. Cambodia's Princess Bopha Devi Dance Academy presented folk dances such as "Coconut Shell Dance" and "Apsara Dance," showcasing the profound heritage of traditional Cambodian culture. Chinese performers elegantly interpreted classical dance "Kalavinka," the Yi ethnic dance "Dancing on the Clouds," and the Wa ethnic song "The Moon Rises," blooming alongside Cambodian traditional arts in a captivating display of cultural exchange and mutual appreciation.

More than seven centuries ago, Yuan Dynasty envoy Zhou Daguan visited the Kingdom of Cambodia and authored The Customs of Cambodia, documenting the splendor of the Khmer Empire—a precious testimony to China-Cambodia exchanges. The stage play Zhou Daguan Encounters Zhenla, featuring the excerpt "Moon over Angkor," brought this history to life, transforming ancient texts into vivid dance. From the footsteps of ancient envoys to today's cultural celebrations, the friendship between China and Cambodia transcends millennia, writing new chapters under the moonlight and witnessing the enduring bond between the two nations.