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Chinese culture spreads in Tanzania (FILE) |
New splendor
Various events and activities were launched to celebrate the 50th anniversary. The Chinese Cartoon and Animation Exhibition opened on March 19 at the National Museum of Tanzania in Dar es Salaam, attracting many local visitors. According to Liu Dong, Cultural Counselor at the Chinese Embassy in Tanzania, the exhibition targeted three main areas, including helping local art and computer technology majors learn more about animation, introducing students to China to get short-term training and strengthening the cooperation between China and Africa in animation production.
"This is the most innovative animation exhibition I've ever seen," said a Chinese visitor. "When Chinese animations come to Africa, a continent abundant in colors and patterns, the clash of cultures will sparkle with inspiration."
The activities also include climbing Mount Kilimanjaro, a photo exhibition, a martial arts competition, a hot air balloon event, and a Tinga Tinga art exhibition. A Chinese culture center will also open in July.
Among all of these events, the Swahili version Chinese TV drama, Jin's Happy Life, interested Sun Shangxin the most. It's the fourth Chinese TV drama that has been translated into Swahili and was introduced to Africa by China Radio International. "I worked in Tanzania for 10 years and learned a lot about the local culture. So I hope Tanzanian people can also have the opportunity to learn about the life of Chinese people."
Many years ago, Liu Dong came up with the idea of introducing Chinese TV dramas to Africa. Now he is planning to bring more TV adaptations of traditional Chinese literature to the African audience.
"The past 50 years show that we haven't lost what we used to have, instead we inherit it and carry it forward, making it shine with vigor in the new era," said Lu Shaye.
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