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ADNews-Monrovia: Confucius Institute at the University of Liberia (CIUL) celebrates the Lunar New Year Gala in Monrovia with students studying Chinese as their second language and other stakeholders under the theme ” The Year of The Snake Brings Great Fortune”
Spring Festival is a Chinese People’s social practice of celebrating the traditional New Year which has been included in the UNESCO representative list of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity since 2024.
The event which took place on Saturday, January 25, 2025, featured Chinese traditional Songs, Dance, Poetry, and Comic Dialogue among other activities.
Speaking at the program, Prof. Zhou Hongzhuan CIUL Co-Director admonished Liberian students studying Chinese to take their lessons seriously, saying there are lots of job opportunities awaiting them.
Prof. Hongzhuan also said, the Spring Festival does not only belong to the Chinese but also the Liberian people.
“It’s an incredible honor and joy to celebrate this vibrant gala as it’s all about the cultural exchange that united us,” CIUL Co-Director emphasized.
In his special remarks, Professor Dexter S. Sumo, Director of CIUL, highlighted the positive impact of Chinese-Liberian relations on various sectors of Liberia, including government, business, and ordinary citizens. “The achievements of China are visible in every corner of our country,” he said. “CIUL is working collaboratively with the University of Liberia to build stronger human relationships.”
Professor Sumo also noted that CIUL has successfully trained numerous Liberians who are now fluent in Chinese and representing Liberia on the international stage. He encouraged parents to involve their children in Chinese language studies, as learning Chinese offers numerous career opportunities. “We invite every Liberian interested in learning Chinese to visit CIUL and pursue their dreams,” he added.
The Spring Festival, the most important traditional festival for the Chinese people, is a celebration of family, unity, and love for one’s homeland. It symbolizes reunion, joy, and the deep respect that Chinese people hold for their families and country.
Through events like these, CIUL continues to promote cultural exchange and strengthen ties between Liberia and China.
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