Austrian artists perform at the Chinese New Year concert, Vienna, Austria, Jan 15, 2017. [Photo/Chinaculture.org]

A Chinese New Year concert was held in Vienna, Austria, on Jan 15, marking the start of 2017 Happy Chinese New Year celebrations in the country.

Li Xiaosi, Chinese ambassador to Austria, addressed the concert. He said the Chinese Lunar New Year is the most important festival in traditional Chinese culture. The festival bears Chinese people's best wishes for better lives and peace in the world. China will continue to deepen cooperation with Austria.

Dancers and musicians from Shanghai and Vienna performed a series of Chinese folk dances and songs during the event.

About 400 Chinese and Austrian government officials, representatives and locals attended the concert.