Traditional fair showcases diversity of Chinese culture to Beninese public

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Traditional fair showcases diversity of Chinese culture to Beninese public

STORY: Traditional fair showcases diversity of Chinese culture to Beninese public SHOOTING TIME: March 3, 2024 DATELINE: March 4, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:39 LOCATION: COTONOU, Benin CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of Chinese New Year Fair in Cotonou, Benin STORYLINE: A Chinese New Year Fair, showcasing the diversity and richness of Chinese culture to the public in Benin, was launched on Saturday evening at the Esplanade des Amazones Square in Cotonou, Benin's economic capital. Numerous stalls displaying a wide range of Chinese products, Chinese cuisine, martial arts, paper-cutting, calligraphy, traditional Chinese medicine, and the lion dance, demonstrated the charm of Chinese culture. Speaking at the launch of the fair, China's Ambassador to Benin Peng Jingtao said the Chinese Spring Festival has become an international celebration. "All over the world, Chinese people celebrate this festival with local people. It's a time for sharing joy through cultural activities," he said. Carole Born

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