Gala night heralds Chinese Lunar New Year in Ghana

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Gala night heralds Chinese Lunar New Year in Ghana

STORY: Gala night heralds Chinese Lunar New Year in Ghana DATELINE: Jan. 23, 2023 LENGTH: 00:05:17 LOCATION: Accra CATEGORY: CULTURE/SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the gala 2. various of dance performances 3. various of the audiences 4. various of fireworks 5.various of dance performances 6. various of singing performances 7. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): WINFRED NII OKAI HAMMOND, Ghanaian Ambassador to China STORYLINE: The Chinese community in Ghana embraced the Chinese Lunar New Year with a gala night late Friday in Accra. A display of Chinese folk arts and culture, including various dance forms, put members of the Chinese community who are away from home in a festive mood. Students of two Confucius Institutes in Ghana provided Chinese music with excellent choreography to spice up the night. The audience also enjoyed dragon dance -- a traditional Chinese dance performed to ward off evil spirits and bring good luck. The gala attracted thousands of attendees, including Ghanaian Ambassador to China Winfred Ni

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