On April 21, the Chinese Embassy in India held an event to celebrate the “International Chinese Language Day”. Ambassador Xu Feihong attended the event and had a talk with Indian teachers and students. More than 150 people participated in the event, including representatives from Jawaharlal Nehru University(JNU) and Tagore International School, Chinese language enthusiasts, journalists and friends from all walks of life.

During the interaction with Indian teachers and students, Ambassador Xu introduced the history of cultural exchanges between China and India, emphasized the importance of strengthening exchanges and cooperation between the two countries, and encouraged students to learn Chinese well and act as friendship envoys between the two countries. He elaborated the beauty of Chinese and Chinese culture, and emphasized that it was of special significance to celebrate the International Chinese Language Day on the occasion of the 75th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and India. The Chinese embassy and consulates in India would provided the platforms for people to learn Chinese and Chinese culture. He hoped that more Indian friends will use Chinese language as a bridge to promote exchanges and cooperation between China and India.

Dr.Rakesh kumar, chairperson of the Center for Chinese and Southeast Asian Studies of JNU, thanked the embassy for organizing the Chinese Language Day event. He extended his gratitude to Ambassador Xu for supporting Chinese education in India as well as cultural exchanges and youth contacts between the two countries. He also encouraged students to learn Chinese well and become envoys of cultural exchanges.

Indian teachers and students dressed in fine attire and  performed wonderful programs. They not only demonstrated  their excellent Chinese language skills and talents, but also expressed their love for Chinese language and culture and their aspiration for friendly exchanges between China and India. The Indian teachers and students immersed in Chinese cultural activities such as calligraphy, paper cutting, tea ceremony and Ba Duan Jin(also known as Eight Pieces of Brocade) are conducted at the event as well. The atmosphere was  harmonious and warm.