Text/Ouyang Lingxi
Why are China-Africa relations good? Why is China-Africa friendship deep?
"China and Africa have always been a community with a shared future." This is President Xi Jinping's summary of China-Africa friendship.
Women are participants, contributors and beneficiaries of China-Africa common development. From June 29 to July 2, the China-Africa Women's Forum was held in Changsha, Hunan Province, where more than 200 women representatives from Africa and China gathered together to discuss a bright future around the theme of "Uniting the Power of Chinese and African Women to Promote Women's All-round Development".
From June 29 to July 2, the China-Africa Women's Forum was held in Changsha, Hunan Province
A forum brought the hearts of Chinese and African women, who already had deep friendship, closer and closer, and a sisters' "five hearts" extraordinary journey began...
Heart-to-heart: Voice of the Forum, Central African women must join hands
This is a heart-to-heart exchange, but also a practice of pursuing dreams and fulfilling dreams together.
Chinese and African women leaders and guest representatives from all walks of life held dialogues and exchanges at the forum, sharing useful experiences, jointly meeting difficulties and challenges, and discussing opportunities and countermeasures.
There is an African proverb: "To educate a boy, you educate only one individual; Educate a girl and you educate a people. ”
Coincidentally, Chinese often said, "One mother influences three generations." ”
At the sub-forum on women's education and poverty reduction of the China-Africa Women's Forum, their views were "heart-to-heart" and sonorous.
Sub-forum on Women's Education and Poverty Alleviation of the Central African Women's Forum
Isabel Domingos, Ambassador of Sao Tome and Principe to China, said that China and African countries jointly formulated the China-Africa Cooperation Vision 2035, which highlights China's commitment to supporting education in African countries and increasing educational opportunities for all Africans, including women, children and youth. Guinea's Ambassador to China, Aminata Koita, called on women's education to be an effective way to reduce poverty, and governments, funding agencies, the United Nations and non-governmental organizations should continue to strongly support women's education in poor and developing countries.
"Hunan women are commonly known as hot girls, they eat hard, bully and endure." As an active advocate and strong promoter of women's education and poverty reduction, Huang Fang, secretary of the party group and president of the Hunan Provincial Women's Federation, said that she will continue to contribute Hunan wisdom and strength to women's education and poverty reduction cooperation; Huo Jiangtao, vice president and secretary general of the African Guangdong Chamber of Commerce, said that through the implementation of comprehensive women's education policies, China has successfully lifted millions of women out of poverty. The African region has also adopted methods such as community education programmes to provide opportunities for women to improve their lives.
After listening carefully to the speeches and discussions of the guests, Lineo Melida Kobeli from Lesotho felt very rewarding. She drew an important conclusion from the exchange of guests: "Women must receive a good education." She believes that China will bring her success and opportunity.
Another sub-forum turned to women and the economy. The significant progress made in promoting women's entrepreneurship and economic empowerment in Central Africa is an inspiring example.
On June 30, the Sub-forum on Women and Post-epidemic Economic Recovery of the China-Africa Women's Forum was held in Changsha.
Seychelles Ambassador to China Anne Lafortina introduced that Seychelles has implemented a national gender policy, prohibiting gender discrimination in employment, education and other fields, and requiring employers to achieve equal pay for equal work; According to Liu Hui, member of the Standing Committee of the Changsha Municipal Party Committee and head of the United Front Work Department, Changsha took the lead in proposing to build a "women-friendly city" and integrate gender equality awareness into the fabric of local life, and this "city positioning" is full of goodwill and respect.
Hao Aijun, president of Shandong Zhongyang Industrial Group Co., Ltd., who has been deeply engaged in Africa for 20 years, shared her story of helping Chinese and African women improve with her company, "Our industrial park has provided employment for more than 6,000 local people, 40% of whom are female workers, improved the social status and labor skills of local women, and directly lifted more than 30,000 people out of poverty."
As a science and technology worker, Du Lan, the national 38 red flag bearer, president of Guangdong Artificial Intelligence Industry Association, and executive director of Zhujiang Investment Management Group, especially hopes to use technology to empower women. She believes that artificial intelligence will bring more possibilities for the growth of Chinese women and African women. "The temperature of future technology is the temperature of women."
"Women in China and Africa must join hands to share their experiences and promote, support and value the development of women in all fields." After Seychelles Ambassador to China Anne La Fortina put forward this view, the guests applauded.
"I learned a lot in this forum, because the speeches of the representatives of China and Africa have a collision of ideas and a spark of wisdom." Deborah Chikondi Thondolo, a female student from Malawi, told reporters.
The spark of wisdom after the collision of ideas reached a broad consensus: I hope that women from all over the world will walk together all the way to create a more brilliant life and usher in a better tomorrow.
Ingenuity: The exhibition of popularity, the "she" power behind "100,000+"
On July 2, the Information Office of the Hunan Provincial Government released data that the number of visitors to the third China-Africa Economic and Trade Expo exceeded 100,000, the largest scale of participation in the past.
As one of the main activities of this expo, the supporting activities of the China-Africa Women's Forum, the debut of the China-Africa Women's Innovation and Entrepreneurship Achievements Exhibition was very popular, which undoubtedly contributed a lot of "her" strength to the number of "100,000+".
▲On June 28, the exhibition site of China-Africa women's innovation and entrepreneurship achievements.
The spatial layout that integrates the words "Chinese" and "non", the exhibition wall full of Chinese and African women's stories, and the characteristic exhibits with feminine charm... Strolling through the exhibition hall, the beautiful figures of Chinese and African women who communicate and blend and work hand in hand jump in front of you.
Little by little, it reflects the ingenuity of the pavilion design.
In the center of the exhibition hall, a brightly colored "bridge" is particularly eye-catching, becoming a popular check-in place for visitors to take photos. The semi-circular arch is reflected on the floor, forming a complete circle, which means that Chinese and African women are heart-to-heart and friendship connected; Crossing the "Bridge of Hearts", you will be greeted by the China-Africa Love Exhibition Wall, and a pink butterfly spreads its wings, resembling the territory of Africa. The butterfly wings are even more dazzling, displaying items with feminine characteristics in China-Africa economic and trade exchanges.
"Bridge of Hearts"
Flying needle threading, thin dyeing, wrist ink... In the handicraft exhibition area, three intangible cultural heritage inheritors Jiang Zaihong, He Xiangling and Hu Xin displayed Xiang embroidery, Liling underglaze multicolored porcelain and women's calligraphy skills, presenting the unique colorful charm of intangible cultural heritage.
As the only female script found in the world, the Nüshu that originated in Jiangyong, Hunan Province attracted the attention of many guests. "It's amazing! This word is so beautiful! Many African guests expressed their admiration one after another, and couldn't help but worship the teacher on the spot and learn to write women's books.
Participating intangible cultural heritage teachers introduced the exhibits to the guests. Photo by Chen Gang
Impressed by the intangible cultural heritage skills, the President and his wife of Malawi came to visit the exhibition.
“To a shared future and prosperity。” On the morning of June 29, Monica, wife of the President of Malawi, gladly left a message after visiting the exhibition of China-Africa women's innovation and entrepreneurship achievements, which means "for the common future and prosperity".
The President and Mrs. of Malawi left a message for the Exhibition of China-Africa Women's Innovation and Entrepreneurship Achievements
Happy: City of Passion, "I am willing to come to Changsha many times"
"Happy" is a high-frequency word heard in the China-Africa Women's Forum in recent days.
"I am very happy to come to Hunan to learn from you, and I am very happy to hear the stories of female entrepreneurs."
During the Xiang inspection tour, Angelina, wife of the President of Burundi, expressed her joy from time to time and said affectionately to the children who took photos with her: "I love you as much as I love my children!" ”
In the early morning of July 1st, Lemu Fayise Eyasu from Ethiopia couldn't contain his inner joy as soon as he got off the bus: "I am so happy to have the opportunity to come to Chairman Mao's hometown Shaoshan!" ”
Guests of the China-Africa Women's Forum visited Shaoshan
Huang Fang, secretary of the party group and president of the Hunan Provincial Women's Federation, led the guests of the China-Africa Women's Forum to present a basket of flowers and bow three times to the bronze statue of Mao Zedong to express their respect for Comrade Mao Zedong.
At the China-Africa Women's Innovation and Entrepreneurship Achievement Exhibition, Lina, an African student, put on a Chinese cheongsam for the first time: "I feel very happy!" ”
"I am very happy to be able to return to the place where I lived and studied as a child, and I find that Hunan has changed a lot." Wu Wenyi, president of the Niger Federation of Overseas Chinese, was deeply touched during the meeting. Having attended primary school in Lengshuijiang and Yueyang in Loudi, Hunan Province, she came to Niger, Africa, from China 20 years ago to unfold a love story that spans countries and races.
"I'm going to take it back as a memorial and wish your newspaper better and better." Moroccan business exhibitors in China said happily with the special issue of "Today's Women's Newspaper" "Xiangdang is very popular, very beautiful" stationed in the exhibition hall.
African friends happily take a group photo with "Today's Women's Newspaper".
"I am very happy to come to Changsha to participate in the China-Africa Women's Forum and meet many good sisters with similar interests." Wu Xianhua, a guest from Yiwu, Zhejiang Province, told Today's Women's Daily / Fengwang reporter.
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As the host, Changsha, the star city, has been known as the "hometown of Qujia" and "Xiaoxiang Susi" since ancient times, and the etiquette culture has a long history and profound heritage. When the "Gate of the World" opened, Changsha showed the world a heart-pounding image of the city.
"We are willing to strengthen exchanges and exchanges with African women, share women's growth experience in all aspects, including Changsha women's entrepreneurship and innovation achievements, look forward to growing up with African women, and welcome African sisters to Changsha often!" May the tree of China-Africa friendship be evergreen! During the meeting, Peng Juan, secretary of the party group and president of the Changsha Women's Federation, issued a sincere invitation.
And this invitation was quickly received an "air response" from the participants.
"I am very happy to be here because you are very hospitable. I would like to come to Changsha many times. Mambu Fatmata Charles, from Sierra Leone, said in an interview.
Attentive: thoughtful actions, warmth everywhere
Happiness comes from the heart. During the event, every detail showed thoughtful and heartwarming actions.
On the afternoon of June 29, after the China-Africa Women's Forum, a special heart-warming arrangement - Xiaoying Group's movie "Changsha Nightlife" screened for the guests attracted everyone's attention, and the colorful nightlife of the "Internet celebrity" Changsha made African foreign guests call it "very exciting".
Xiaoying Group screened the movie "Changsha Nightlife" for the guests
Nine inheritors of Hunan heritage paper-cutting, taking the "national flower" of the 8 guest countries and the hibiscus flower of Hunan as the creative objects of the 3rd China-Africa Economic and Trade Expo, carefully completed 9 paper-cutting works, conveying the meaning that although the mountains and seas of the two places are separated, the friendship between China and Africa is still like "the flower of the same garden". On June 29, at the exhibition site of the Central African Women's Innovation and Entrepreneurship Achievements Exhibition, the intangible cultural heritage paper-cutting works were presented to Angelina Ndayishmiye, wife of the President of Burundi, and others.
The 16th edition of the special issue of "Today's Women's Daily" "Xiangdang is very popular, very beautiful" displays 9 intangible cultural heritage paper-cut African "national flowers" works.
The wife of the President of Burundi received a paper cut of Hunan hibiscus flowers. Photo by Wu Xiaobing
Can you go to the place where the "Half a Quilt" story took place? Arrangement!
On the publicity display during the forum, a series of books and materials in Chinese and English were placed for participants to read by themselves. When he saw the book "Xi Jinping Enters the People's Home", a guest became deeply interested in the location of the story of "half a quilt" in Rucheng, Chenzhou, Hunan Province. On July 2nd, a study trip to Shazhou Village began.
36 female students of the China Women's University "Women's Leadership and Social Development" International Master's Seminar came to Shazhou Village, Rucheng County, Chenzhou City
How can there be few performances and interactions to welcome African guests who love singing and dancing?
African inspiration, costume show, dance exhibition and other programs were staged in turn at the China-Africa Women's Innovation and Entrepreneurship Achievement Exhibition, and Chinese and African young people enthusiastically appeared, showing the Chinese and African customs and women's style; On July 1, after the expo was opened to the public, the actors at the China-Africa Women's Innovation and Entrepreneurship Achievements Exhibition were even surrounded by "three layers inside and three layers outside". The melody is cheerful and the dancing is unrestrained, and the scene is like a large-scale party for all people.
Africa inspired the audience. Photo by Li Jian
In addition to singing and dancing, there is also good tea to be served. What tea? Colorful Xiang tea! The Hunan green tea, black tea, black tea, white tea and yellow tea placed on the scene surprised African friends who visited the exhibition.
In the intangible cultural heritage exhibition area, you can also interact with intangible cultural heritage masters, embroider, write women's books or color ceramics...
For a few days, Chinese and foreign guests had fun while learning.
Confidence: mellow feelings, Central African women will "Xiang" again
The endless activities pushed the theme of the China-Africa Women's Forum "Uniting the Power of Chinese and African Women to Promote Women's All-round Development" to a climax, and turned the beautiful blueprint into a beautiful reality.
In the past few days, the sisters have narrowed the distance between each other, and also added more confidence and confidence to consolidate and deepen the friendly cooperation between Chinese and African women.
President Xi Jinping and UNESCO Special Envoy for Girls' and Women's Education Peng Liyuan said in a video message to the forum that they are willing to work with everyone to carry forward the spirit of the Beijing World Conference on Women and the Global Women's Summit, gather all forces, promote the all-round development of women, and make unremitting efforts to promote the construction of a China-Africa community with a shared future in the new era.
Shen Yueyue, vice chairman of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference and chairman of the All-China Women's Federation, called on Chinese and African women to uphold the spirit of friendship and cooperation between China and Africa, adhere to joint construction and sharing, jointly promote the progress of human civilization, and work together to build a better world for all women and all people.
In their speeches, Angelina, wife of the President of Burundi, Monica, wife of the President of Malawi, and Maria, wife of the President of Zanzibar, Tanzania, unanimously said that women are an important force for promoting the common development of China and Africa, and they are willing to deepen people-to-people exchanges and pragmatic cooperation with China, so as to contribute to promoting women's all-round development and promoting the construction of a China-Africa community with a shared future in the new era.
The "Joint Initiative of the China-Africa Women's Forum" released on the spot pointed out that it is necessary to further strengthen exchanges between Chinese and African women, effectively strengthen experience sharing and practical cooperation in the field of women, enhance friendship and trust through mutual learning and mutual learning, promote people-to-people bonds, and let the spirit of China-Africa friendship and cooperation be passed on and carried forward from generation to generation.
On-site release of the Joint Initiative of the China-Africa Women's Forum
At the China-Africa Women's Innovation and Entrepreneurship Achievement Exhibition, Chinese and African women leaders jointly pressed the button to launch the interactive installation "Chinese and African Women Holding Hands". On the big screen, two Chinese and African dancers dancing hand in hand, symbolizing the profound friendship between Chinese and African women and the hand in hand for a better future.
Chinese and African women share common pursuits and dreams, and their friendship is mellow and long-lasting. We believe that this forum will further promote the cooperation between Chinese and African women to a higher level, and the concept of common development and mutual benefit will surely bear more fruitful results across mountains and seas.
The "Xiang" meeting of Chinese and African women will be more promising in the future!
(Content source: Today's Women's Daily/Phoenix Network All Media Reporter Original Writing)