The Phantom of the Opera, one of the longest running shows in Broadway history, has always been an all-time fan favorite. A group of CCIP exchange visitors, after a full day of interning, met to attend a performance of the legendary Broadway show. They were able to buy tickets easily, and the entire group came together on time in order to find their seats.

"Watching a Broadway show is a must-do when you are in New York City. The Phantom of the Opera is both a romantic and thrilling show. There are so many emotions attached to it," said Rebecca Ng, a student at the Chinese University of Hong Kong. "Watch it or you will regret it!" she added. Like her fellow exchange visitors, she was impressed with the large scale of the production.

Besides the spectacle of the play, the participants were also attracted to the overall experience of Broadway and having such a world-class entertainment venue in close proximity to their daily routines. The production itself, though, proved to be memorable as the exchange visitors reflected on the experience.

"From the songs to the gorgeous costumes, everything was so perfectly created in the show. I loved it," said Trudy Sih from Nangyang Technology University. She is also planning to attend other famous Broadway shows.

The CCIP exchange visitors returned to Flushing after the performance but are already preparing for the upcoming cultural activities planned for the days ahead: a daytrip to Woodbury Common Outlets and, in little more than a week, a highly anticipated trip to Washington DC.