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]

The drama was performed around the globe including at the United Nations Headquarters in New York.

Chen Qiuping, head of Department of Culture of Fujian province, said the drama was well received by the Malaysian audience.

"The performance is indeed enlightening," said Bong Hon Liong, president of Malaysia-China Chamber of Commerce. "It reminded us of the importance of openness and the friendship among people along the Maritime Silk Road."

Xia Menglong, a university student who is on an exchange program in Malaysia, said he was surprised to find many Chinese traditions were well preserved and observed in Malaysia.