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DUT Confucius Institute Showcase Chinese Culture At International Culture Gala

DUT Confucius Institute Showcase Chinese Culture At International Culture Gala

The DUT Confucius Institute, together with various international organisations from countries such as America, Mexico, India, France and South Africa, participated in the Durban International Culture Gala 2017 at the Durban Christian Centre this week (28 May 2017). The idea behind the event was to have artists from different cultural backgrounds, showcasing Chinese language and culture, by hosting a number of spectacular Chinese programmes and Chinese cuisine. There were more than 2000 participants from the local communities who were present in this carnival event, which was well received by the diverse cultures of various countries.

The DUT CI Chinese cultural presentations were started by a Taiji (Chinese Kongfu) performance followed by traditional Chinese music and a Chinese folk dance, attracting a great number of people locally, who were enthralled by a setup of Chinese tea, Chinese calligraphy and a traditional Chinese costume show.

“This is the first time for the DUT Confucius Institute to be invited to co-host and share our rich culture heritage with the local communities in this international culture gala. As an indispensable member of the multiple rainbow family of Durban City, the DUT CI, together with the Chinese community, wishes to play a more active role in promoting social cohesion and cultural harmoniousness in our shared home – the eThekwini. By enjoying the good blessings and great happiness together, all people are definitely united to pursue a better life and deserve a better future, regardless of their races, languages, or cultures,” said Dr Eddie FU, Co-Dean of the Confucius Institute at DUT.

Pictured: Local community members addressing the audience in Mandarin, at the event.

Dr Eddie FU

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