Ambassador of France to Bangladesh Marie Masdupuy has praised the richness of Chinese culture and the unforgettable experience of the Dragon Boat Festival’s folk culture.

On May 30, the Embassy of China in Bangladesh held a special Open Day for teachers and students from the French International School of Dhaka (EFID).

She expressed hope that the event would enhance mutual understanding and friendship between China, France, and other nations.

Chinese Ambassador to Bangladesh Yao Wen, along with Li Yu, Ambassador’s spouse, Yan Hualong, DCM, Li Shaopeng, Counselor attended the event.

Karim Talaouanou, Principal of EFID and more than 150 students and teachers from EFID attended the event.

Ambassador Yao Wen highlighted the enduring allure of Chinese civilization and its profound traditions.

He emphasized China’s commitment to building a community with a shared future for mankind and contributing to global peace and development,while making remarkable strides in Chinese modernization.

Ambassador Yao expressed his hope that today’s event would ignite curiosity about the Chinese language and deepen the understanding of China and Chinese culture.

Karim Talaouanou, the principal of EFID, expressed his gratitude to the Embassy for its thoughtful arrangements, noting the event’s significance in broadening students’ international perspectives and understanding of Chinese history and culture.

The Open Day featured a variety of cultural activities, including artistic performances, Dragon Boat Festival exhibits, and interactive Chinese culture experiences.

The Embassy’s women’s group showcased traditional Chinese culture, such as traditional Chinese painting, sugar painting, Weiqi(Chinese Go),Luban lock and Zongzi(rice dumpling) making.

The teachers and students of the Confucius Institute at University of Dhaka and the Shanto Mariam-Honghe Confucius Classroom put on a wonderful lion dance performance, and the teachers of the Confucius Institute at North South University demonstrated dough making.

EFID students actively participated in the cultural immersion, showcasing their talents in a series of performances that delighted the audience.

The event received high praise from students of various nationalities, who found it both engaging and enlightening, fostering a deeper appreciation for Chinese traditional culture.

Participants expressed a desire to continue learning about China and to serve as ambassadors of international friendship.