With
the advent of Mid-autumn Festival, The 2ndMid-autumn Party among
Chinese and Foreign Families was organized by Foreign and Overseas Chinese
Affairs Office of Jilin Province. Huang Lihue, Zhang Yuduo, Yang Kexin, Deputy Directors
of Jilin Provincial Foreign Affairs Office, Li Jingfa, Deputy Inspector, guests
from Consul Generals of Germany, Democratic People’s Republic of Korea,
Republic of Korea, Russia and United States in Shenyang, international students
and foreign experts family of universities in Jilin and many business
executives attended the event. ABASIMI EDWARD, a student from Northeast Normal
University, was invited to participate in the event.
Wang
Zhiwei, Director Jilin Provincial Foreign Affairs Office sent his wishes to
every guest at present. Hu Ying, Vice President of Friendship Associations with
Foreign Countries delivered the greeting speech. Activities mainly highlight
the two themes: tradition and charity. The traditional tea, sugar painting,
flour sculpture, Chinese zither, pitch-pot and ancient porcelain were presented
at the party. Then, the families made mooncake by themselves. Chinese and
foreign family enjoyed the traditional culture and customs of theatrical
performances, such as diabolo performances, folk music and dance, Pingju Opera,
Manchu traditional clothes fashion show, Sichuan Opera, etc... .International
students played zither, "Blue and White Porcelain". American
International School Children performed a dance. Chinese and foreign children
participated in the ceremony of Sacrificing the Moon. Then comes to the charity
auction, through the Songhua stone exhibition, painting exhibition, porcelain
exhibition and auction, fund was raised to help the rural underprivileged
students.
Through the interaction between Chinese and foreign family, the cultures
of the world collide and learn from each other. It is also a platform to demonstrate
the diversity of world culture, promote the traditional Chinese culture and enhance
mutual understanding and friendship between different regions. This activity is
not only a reunion of friendship, but also an opportunity to promote the
"The Belt and Road" initiative.