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15:49, 17-Jan-2019
China-Myanmar Cultural Week kicks off in Myanmar
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19:57, 17-Jan-2019
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The China-Myanmar Cultural Week kicked off on Wednesday in three major cities of Myanmar – Yangon, Nay Pyi Taw and Mandalay.
The cultural week, aimed at further deepening the traditional friendship and strengthening of cultural exchanges between China and Myanmar, features exhibitions and art performances.
During the week, which will last until January 20, visitors are encouraged to take part in interactive experience programs such as Chinese paper-cutting and embroidery.
A special photo exhibition featuring the success of China's poverty alleviation efforts will be held on Saturday, followed by a China-Myanmar media forum focusing on the topic of "All Media Era: Traditional Media's Dilemma and Opportunities."
A China-Myanmar Spring Festival gala will also take place on Saturday evening at Yangon's Skynet Studio.
(Cover: File photo shows students from Myanmar performing a dance called "Beautiful Myanmar" at a new year concert in Nanning, south China's Guangxi Province, January 5, 2019. /VCG Photo)
Source(s): Xinhua News Agency