Celebrate the Lantern Festival in many overseas places and feel the charm of traditional Chinese culture

2023-02-06

On the arrival of the Lantern Festival, Chinese cultural festivals, get-togethers, temple fairs, lantern fairs and other traditional Chinese cultural experience and exchange activities were held in many countries. Watching dragon and lion dances, enjoying Taijiquan, guessing lantern riddles, writing calligraphy, tasting delicious food... overseas people feel the great charm of Chinese traditional culture in the activities. On the evening of the 5th, the big red lanterns hung in the lobby of the third floor of the Fijian capital Suva Yuelai Hotel, and the red Chinese knot was particularly gratifying. The Happy Spring Festival Lantern Festival Gala hosted by the Chinese Embassy in Fiji, the Fiji Chinese Cultural Center and local overseas Chinese groups was held here. The exquisite ice and snow picture exhibition is unforgettable. Fijian folk dance, Fiji fashion show, Yunnan tambourine and other wonderful performances take turns to present a cultural and visual feast for the guests. Fijian President Katonivere wishes China more success and prosperity in the new year and looks forward to raising the bilateral relations to a new height. The Lantern Festival held on the 5th in Yokohama, Kanagawa, Japan, became the finale of the local Spring Festival activities. The colored lights on the main streets of Zhonghua Street are hanging high, the giant dragon lighting and the shop signs with Chinese characteristics reflect each other, and there is a long line in the front row of the Chinese characteristic food shop... The drum music is playing, and the Chinese Art Troupe of the Yokohama Chinese School Alumni Association presents a splendid lion dance performance. Ms. Hashimoto, who came from Tokyo, said that she would come here to feel the festive atmosphere of the Chinese New Year at this time, and lion dance was her favorite. Yu Kai, vice president of the Yokohama China Street Development Association, said that Chinese traditional culture is the foundation for the continuous prosperity of Yokohama China Street, which has a history of more than 160 years. On the morning of the 5th, many Singaporeans came to the local historic Tianfu Palace to pray. The temple uses 1400 bags of rice to present "rice turtles", wishing people prosperity, peace and health in the new year. In the evening, the bustling Tianfu Palace Lantern Festival temple fair opened. Lion dancing, stilts walking, face kneading and other activities have won the applause of the audience. Guessing lantern riddles, writing calligraphy and other activities have immersed citizens in traditional Chinese culture. Ms. Chen, who brought two children to the temple fair, said: "Today's event is very interesting and suitable for parents and children to participate in. I hope they can be exposed to traditional Chinese culture from an early age." At the "Entering the Center for Celebrating the Chinese New Year and Celebrating the Lantern Festival" party jointly sponsored by the Yangon Chinese Culture Center and the Happy Chinese Language Education Center in Myanmar, the guests watched traditional festival dance and food show videos, singing and dancing performances, and guessing lantern riddles Experience activities such as award-winning contests, lantern making, etc., to jointly experience the charm of traditional Chinese culture. The Chinese Embassy in Egypt held the "2023 Spring Festival Reception for Overseas Chinese in Egypt" in Cairo on the 4th. The scene was decorated with lanterns, warm and friendly, and full of festive atmosphere. We will reunite with the old, make friends with new friends, jointly make good wishes for the new year, and imagine the bright future of China-Egypt cooperation. Chinese and Egyptian people from all walks of life from overseas Chinese groups, student associations, and Chinese-funded enterprises contributed wonderful artistic performances to the reception: the Arabic song "My hometown is really beautiful" is beautiful, graceful and touching; Crosstalk "It's terrible without culture" is full of wit and humor; The Egyptian singer's "Wish" and "My Motherland and I" are affectionate and sincere, with a pleasant aftertaste; The "Flowers of the Universe" sung by Chinese teacher volunteers will

Edit:He Chuanning    Responsible editor:Su Suiyue

Source:Xinhua

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