STORY: Egyptian, Chinese students mark UN Chinese Language Day in Cairo
SHOOTING TIME: April 27, 2024
DATELINE: April 29, 2024
LENGTH: 00:02:03
LOCATION: Cairo
CATEGORY: CULTURE

SHOTLIST:
1. various of the United Nations Chinese Language Day celebrations at the Egyptian Chinese University in Cairo
2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Arabic): EMAN EL-SAYED, Egyptian student at Cairo-based Ain Shams University
3. various of the United Nations Chinese Language Day celebrations 
4. SOUNDBITE 2 (Arabic): RASHA EL-KHOLY, President of Egyptian Chinese University

STORYLINE:

Students studying in Egyptian colleges celebrated Saturday the United Nations Chinese Language Day with a themed event featuring a concert, food and tea tasting, sketch comedies, and an art show.

The event was held at the Egyptian Chinese University (ECU) in Cairo, with the participation of students and faculty members of universities from the two countries, Arab League representatives, Egyptian officials, and Chinese diplomats.

At the event, a traditional orchestra from China's Nanjing University played songs including "Jasmine" and "Birds Greeting the Phoenix."
   
About 20 Egyptian students and Chinese teachers wowed the attendees with a choral song about family ties and connection.

SOUNDBITE 1 (Arabic): EMAN EL-SAYED, Egyptian student at Cairo-based Ain Shams University
"The event is nice and includes many activities such as singing, acting, and other performances. I decided to study Chinese because China is a big country with a strong economy and a nice culture, and learning Chinese provides many job opportunities in Egypt."

SOUNDBITE 2 (Arabic): RASHA EL-KHOLY, President of Egyptian Chinese University
"The Chinese language is not just a language to study, but with a very long history and civilization. It connects many peoples and symbolizes civilization, and it is currently linked to technology and progress."

Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Cairo.
(XHTV)