HOUSTON, Sept. 22 (Xinhua) -- More than 1,200 Chinese and American audiences marveled at the performance of acrobatics and Chinese operas Friday night in Houston, the fourth largest city in the United States.

"Embrace China," namely 2018 China National Day Celebration Multi-Arts Show, was organized by the All-China Federation of Returned Overseas Chinese (AFROC).

Featuring acrobatic performances, traditional Chinese music, Chinese opera and others, the show received cheers and acclamation from the audience.

Before the show, Chinese Consul General in Houston Li Qiangmin addressed the audience that the "Embrace China" art troupe sent the blessings from the homeland to Houston, making the series of National Day-related activities in southern U.S. more colorful.

He expressed the hope that overseas Chinese communities would continue to play a unique role in supporting the reunification of motherland.

Xing Yanzhuang, head of the "Embrace China" art troupe, said that the aim of the show is to spread and promote traditional Chinese culture, as well as to strengthen the ties with overseas Chinese.

AFROC has carried out cultural exchanges and performances in areas where overseas Chinese have concentrated and have received a warm welcome from them, Xing said.