We are excited to share that the Ningbo New Year Gala was a resounding success, with over 80 million viewers tuning in live! Our Austrian Cultural Delegation lit up the stage under the theme “Future” (Zukunft), delivering a performance that truly bridged cultures:

• Composition & Piano Performance: Robert Werner

•Arrangement: Marko Markuš

•Acting: Alessa Jäger

• Lyrics & Vocals: Simone Long

•Accompaniment: An ensemble of four brilliant string musicians

For more than 20 years, Wiener Neustadt and Ningbo have enjoyed a strong friendship, fostering vibrant cultural and economic exchange. We extend our heartfelt thanks to Vice Mayor Rainer Spenger and Christian Hoffmann for reinvigorating this longstanding partnership, and to SPÖ Wiener Neustadt for their unwavering support.

We are proud to represent Austria at such a significant event, celebrating the enduring bond between our cities. Thank you to everyone who contributed to making the gala a memorable celebration!

Listen to the live performance: