China News Service, Beijing, February 5th (Huang Fang) The atmosphere of the Spring Festival is getting stronger day by day, and the prelude to the Year of the Dragon has already begun. On February 2nd, the 23rd day of the twelfth lunar month, the "Little New Year in the North", foreign friends in China from Switzerland and France experienced the Spring Festival of the Year of the Dragon in depth, writing the word "福", making dumplings, tasting delicious food... and experiencing the excellent traditional Chinese culture. charm.
Dumpling making experience activity for foreign friends. Photo by Huang Fang, China News Service
At the event site, foreign friends learned to write the word "福" with a brush, and also experienced special New Year activities such as sending Spring Festival couplets and making dumplings. Francois Morin, head of China for international organizations from France, has worked in China for nearly 30 years. During the event, he enjoyed the process of making dumplings and said in fluent Chinese: "China is my home." He also said: "The Spring Festival is approaching, and we should be happier every day."
Mr. Xiu Xiantai, a Chinese calligrapher, presented the Chinese New Year character "福" on the spot. Photo by Huang Fang, China News Service
Fu Moran said that France and China have a long history of establishing diplomatic relations and have had many exchanges and cooperation in various aspects such as economy, science and technology, and culture. He hopes that France and China can maintain good friendship in today's complex international situation. "I hope China and France can be very, very good friends and establish better and richer relations."
Francois Morin, head of international organizations in China, was interviewed by a reporter from China News Service. Photo by Zhang Yiming, China News Service
Talking about this New Year's Eve event, Olivier Grandjean, a well-known host and actor in the French-speaking region, said that he has lived in China for many years, and gathering with friends and sharing delicious food feasts during festivals is one of his favorite activities. one.
Mr. Xiu Xiantai, a Chinese calligrapher, presented calligraphy works to a French boy. Photo by Huang Fang, China News Service
"China is my second hometown." Oliver believes that China and France have too many things in common, such as their love for food and art, and their appreciation of family. Oliver also quoted the famous line from the work "The Little Prince" by French writer Saint-Exupéry: "Love is not gazing at each other, but looking in the same direction together." He believes that the people of China and France both pursue peace in their homes and countries, Live a happy life and the two countries will walk hand in hand towards common goals and visions. "On the occasion of the 60th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and France, I sincerely look forward to more exchanges and cooperation between the two countries, moving forward hand in hand, and embracing a bright and bright future."
Olivier Grandjean, an internationally renowned French program host and actor, was interviewed by a reporter from China News Service. Photo by Zhang Yiming, China News Service
On that day, entrepreneurs from the Seventh Branch of Beijing Xicheng Democratic National Construction Association carefully prepared special delicacies for foreign friends. Chinese food and culture left a deep impression on foreign friends. In addition, foreign friends were also invited to visit the former residence of Soong Ching Ling and the Shichahai Historical and Cultural Tourism Scenic Area.
Chinese and foreign friends visited Soong Ching Ling’s life exhibition. Photo by Huang Fang, China News Service
2024 marks the 60th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and France. This event is hosted by People's Tianzhou (Beijing) Publishing Co., Ltd. and is one of the Sino-French folk cultural exchange activities. The person in charge of Beijing Cultural Investment International Holdings Co., Ltd. who participated in this event said that he will work with all parties to build an investment, intellectual, financing and information platform, promote exchanges and cooperation, tell the story of China well, develop new productive forces for Beijing, and promote high-tech industries. Make efforts for quality development. (over)