Dancers perform during the dance drama "Dream of the Maritime Silk Road" at a performance hall in Kuala Lumpur, capital of Malaysia, March 29, 2016. [Photo/Xinhua]

Huang Huikang, Chinese ambassador to Malaysia, expected the show to boost cultural exchanges between the two countries.

Meanwhile, officials believed such event would help promote the Belt and Road Initiative, namely the Silk Road Economic Belt and the 21st Century Maritime Silk Road in Southeast Asia.

The initiative, proposed by China in 2013, is aimed at reviving the ancient trade routes that span Asia, Africa and Europe.

Chen said the performance in Malaysia was of significance as it was an important country along the 21st Century Maritime Silk Road. He hoped the tour could help boost cooperation under the Belt and Road Initiative.