STORY: Chinese Food Carnival held in Sri Lanka
SHOOTING TIME: Dec. 4, 2024
DATELINE: Dec. 6, 2024
LENGTH: 00:02:12
LOCATION: Colombo
CATEGORY: CULTURE

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1. various of Chinese Food Carnival held in Colombo

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The Chinese Food Carnival was held in Colombo, Sri Lanka Wednesday night, attracting over 200 guests from both China and Sri Lanka.
   
Ruwan Ranasinghe, deputy minister of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism of Sri Lanka, said in his speech that the friendship between Sri Lanka and China has a long history, and the two countries have been increasingly close in political, economic and cultural exchanges.
   
This food festival can not only attract tourists but also enhance mutual understanding and friendship, he said.
   
Qi Zhenhong, Chinese ambassador to Sri Lanka, said that cultural exchanges, including food culture, serve as an important bridge to enhance friendship between the peoples of China and Sri Lanka.

More than 10 Chinese food stalls were set up at the event, promoting China's rich tourism resources and diverse lifestyles.
   
Sri Lankan students performed Peking Opera, peacock dance, and Xinjiang dance at the event, participated in lectures on Chinese cuisine and the 24 solar terms, and cultural experience interactive workshops, thus gaining a firsthand experience of the rich and diverse Chinese culture.

The event was guided by the Ministry of Culture and Tourism of China and the Chinese Embassy in Sri Lanka and hosted by the China Cultural Center in Sri Lanka.

Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Colombo.
(XHTV)