China Radio International CRI-Roots Confucius Classroom Celebrated Chinese Lunar New Year

2014-02-02 20:07

On January 29th, the 3rd anniversary of the establishment of China Radio International CRI-Roots Confucius Classroom was celebrated in Pak-China Friendship Center. The celebration coincided with the Chinese lunar new year of Horse, was also one part of series activities supported by the Chinese embassy in Pakistan. Chinese Ambassador to Pakistan Mr. Sun Weidong and diplomats from Chinese Embassy attended the event and celebrated the Chinese New Year with the Pakistani politicians, students and parents from CRI-Roots Confucius Classroom. 

In his speech, Ambassador Sun reviewed the important accomplishment of China-Pakistan relations in 2013, summarized the updated progresses in the fields of political affair, economy and trade, culture and education of the two countries, and briefed the cultural connotation and customs of the most important traditional festival in China----Spring Festival. Ambassador Sun said, Spring Festival stands for reunion, prosperity and hope. I would like to take this occasion to express my sincere New Year blessings and wishes to all Pakistani friends, who share the love for China and the Chinese culture. May Sino-Pak friendship last for generations, and the bilateral friendly cooperation reach a new stage. 

During the celebration, teachers and students from CRI-Roots Confucius Classroom presented singing, dancing and martial art (Wushu) programs with both Chinese and Pakistani characteristics. 

Taiji art performance is one of the characteristics of cultural promotion of CRI-Roots Confucius Classroom. This program won lots of applause.