| dc.description | The United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, hosted a Chinese New Year celebration on Tuesday, welcoming Mandarin-speaking students, staff, and guests to partake in various Chinese cultural activities. These included performances of traditional songs, paper-cutting demonstrations, and the enjoyment of aromatic Chinese tea.
Organized by the Chinese Mission to the African Union (AU), the event brought together members of the diplomatic community from China, other African nations, and Chinese language learners at UNECA. Hu Changchun, the head of the Chinese mission to the AU and representative to UNECA, extended warm wishes for a happy and prosperous Chinese New Year, emphasizing the importance of continued collaboration between China and Africa. He reaffirmed China's commitment to working with UNECA and the African continent to foster a community of shared future under initiatives such as the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation and the Belt and Road Initiative.
Hu highlighted the enduring solidarity between China and Africa on matters of mutual interest, emphasizing the significance of language education in deepening understanding of China's rich history, culture, and modernization journey. He expressed hope that learning the Chinese language would provide students with a comprehensive perspective on China.
Nita Deerpalsing, a UNECA official, expressed gratitude to the Chinese government for providing Chinese language courses, noting their value in broadening the linguistic skills of UN personnel and facilitating a deeper appreciation of Chinese culture and traditions. She emphasized the importance of language diversity in achieving global equilibrium and harnessing the wealth of knowledge from the East. | en |
