Youth festival boosts China-Africa ties
Participants from a number of countries on the continent find opportunities to take home from event held in Jinhua, Zhejiang province, Xing Wen reports.
In a bustling self-service restaurant, the atmosphere pulsates with energy as African youth and Chinese volunteers sway to the rhythm of music, their colorful and diverse attire creating a kaleidoscope of hues.
Amid the joyful ambiance, the air is filled with a symphony of greetings spoken in languages ranging from the melodious tones of Mandarin, the crisp articulation of English, the elegant flow of French, and the richness of the African tongue.
This lively moment encapsulates the essence of the 8th China-Africa Youth Festival.
The event, organized by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the China Soong Ching Ling Foundation (SCLF) and the provincial government of Zhejiang, brought together 64 young representatives from various African countries on a trip from May 19 to 26 to Beijing and Jinhua, Zhejiang province.
During the trip, participants experienced traditional Chinese culture, engaged with Chinese government departments, took part in China-Africa youth dialogues and visited historical and cultural sites.
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