Source: People's Daily News
People's Daily Rio de Janeiro, September 28 (Reporter Chen Yiming) Write calligraphy, learn to play tai chi, taste Chinese food, listen to old Chinese medicine to explain health care, experience the magical curative effect of traditional Chinese acupuncture and cupping... On September 28, local time, about 400 guests from all walks of life in Rio gathered together to celebrate the first "Rio Chinese Day" with a carnival-like opening ceremony of the Chinese Cultural Center.
Tian Min, Consul General of the People's Republic of China in Rio de Janeiro, attended the "Rio Chinese Day" celebration and the opening ceremony of the "Chinese Cultural Experience Hall" held by the Consulate General and delivered a speech. Photo courtesy of the Chinese Consulate General in Rio de Janeiro
Although China and Brazil are far apart, the friendship between the two peoples has a long history." Tian Min, Chinese consul general in Rio de Janeiro, said in his speech that Rio is the first stop for Chinese immigrants to arrive in Brazil. For more than 200 years, overseas Chinese living in Rio have lived in harmony with the local people to build a better home, while actively giving back to the local society and winning praise from all walks of life. The establishment of the "Chinese Day" in Rio fully reflects the importance attached to China-Pakistan friendly relations and the affirmation of the contributions made by the Chinese diaspora, which will help more Brazilian friends understand China, China's Chinese and culture, and become a messenger for deepening Sino-Pakistani friendship and promoting friendly cooperation.
Rio Chinese Day, the main sponsor of the "Rio " bill, Rio City Councillor Remont, delivered a speech at the event. Photo courtesy of the Chinese Consulate General in Rio de Janeiro
On March 31 this year, the Rio City Council passed a bill to establish September 28 as the "Chinese Day" every year and as the official holiday of the city of Rio. The main sponsor of the "Rio Chinese Day" bill, Rio City Councilor Raymont, said in his speech at the event that it was an honor to successfully promote the establishment of the "Chinese Day" by the Rio City Council, an important holiday that is a symbol of friendship between Brazil and China, and a symbol of friendship between Rio citizens and Chinese. Thanks to the Chinese-funded institutions in Rio and overseas Chinese for their important contributions to the local economic and social development, we look forward to continuing to strengthen exchanges and cooperation with China in various fields such as culture in the future.
The Rio Malé "Tide of Tomorrow" Symphony Orchestra and the Copacapana Fortress Orchestra, funded by Chinese companies in Rio, respectively perform classic Chinese and Pakistani repertoire such as "I Love You China", "Ode to the Yellow River" and "Ipanema Girl". People's Daily reporter Chen Yiming photographed
"I Love You China", "Ode to the Yellow River", "Ipanema Girl"... The Male "Tide of Tomorrow" Symphony Orchestra sponsored by State Grid Brazil and the Copacapana Fortress Orchestra sponsored by CNOOC Brazil performed classic Chinese and Pakistani repertoire, adding a dynamic and cheerful beat to the event. The recitation of the "Three Character Sutra" performed by the students of Rio China International School, the "Hello China" Chinese the songs such as "The Moon Represents My Heart" and "Great China" performed by the students of the school were skewers, which attracted bursts of applause from time to time.
The recitation of the "Three Character Sutra" performed by the students of Rio China International School, the "Hello China" Chinese the songs such as "The Moon Represents My Heart" and "Great China" performed by the students of the school were skewers, which attracted bursts of applause from time to time. People's Daily reporter Chen Yiming photographed
"Enhancing mutual understanding between China and Pakistan can promote mutual benefit and win-win results, and learning languages and scripts is the best way to enhance mutual understanding." Sun Yanping, Chinese dean of the Confucius Institute at the Catholic University of Rio and Lio who participated in the preparation of the "Rio Chinese Day" celebration and the opening ceremony of the "Chinese Culture Experience Hall", told the People's Daily reporter that in addition to the Confucius Institute of the Catholic University of Rio, the Confucius Classroom at UFF, the Rio China International School, the "Hello China" Chinese School, the Rio Chinese Club, the Portuguese-Chinese Bilingual School in the cities of Niteroi and the Duke of Cassias, and other Chinese educators are all working hard in their respective fields and contributing to the Chinese education in Brazil and Rio.
"Please call me 'old horse'!" Marco Polo, chairman of the Rio Chamber of Commerce's High Committee, told People's Daily reporters with Chinese humor. "Lao Ma" told the People's Daily reporter that Chinese culture has strong vitality and unique charm, and is attracting more and more Brazilians, especially young friends, to learn, and believes that pragmatic cooperation in various fields such as humanities, economy and trade between Pakistan and China will continue to gain new impetus.
The People's Daily reporter saw at the scene that many Chinese and foreign guests wrote messages in Chinese at the opening ceremony of the "Chinese Culture Experience Hall" to express their feelings brought by the strong Chinese cultural atmosphere.
Sun Tao, General Manager of State Grid Brazil Holding Company, Professor Luis, representative of the Rio Catholic University, as well as Rio Municipal Government officials, the Director of the Confucius Institute at the Catholic University of Rio, diplomats from other countries in Rio, and representatives of local overseas Chinese communities also attended the celebration.
Source: People's Daily - International Channel