The ongoing Summer in Abu Dhabi family festival, will feature a Singaporean dance troupe, ‘Cultures of Asia’, which is making its UAE debut at the capital’s Marina Mall.

Representing Chinese, Malay and Indian cultures, the daily performance - which runs hourly from 4-9pm until July 14 - begins with three female dancers, followed by individual routines and then a fusion finale – which, according to chief choreographer, Fei Gu, highlights Asia’s melting pot of races.

“Asia has a strong and rich culture and we try to bring that alive through these dances, both as individuals and as a collective. It is important to teach people about different cultures from around the world,” said Gu, who has been dancing for more than 16 years, and performs the show’s Indian-inspired routine.

Cultural performances are being staged throughout Summer in Abu Dhabi’s participating shopping malls with international troupes such as the Mongolian Khalkhas, Papua New Guinea Hulis, Kenyan Maasais, New Zealand Maoris and Botswanian Khoisans entertaining.

Summer in Abu Dhabi, which for the first time boasts attractions in the emirate’s Oasis City of Al Ain, includes family activities, award-winning international acts, best-in-class edutainment and unbeatable ticket, hotel and attraction deals.

This year’s festival takes in eight venues including the state-of-the-art Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre’s (Hall 11 and its recently-launched Abu Dhabi Hall – the GCC’s largest indoor entertainment venue.-TradeArabia News Service