Source: Xinhua| 2019-01-19 22:18:34|Editor: zhVideo Player CloseADDIS ABABA, Jan. 19 (Xinhua) -- A Chinese cultural troupe on Friday evening staged colorful performances to celebrate the upcoming Spring festival in Ethiopia's capital Addis Ababa. Speaking to Xinhua, Yang Ying, Chinese Director of Confucius Institute at the Addis Ababa University, said the Chinese Lunar New Year is the most important festival in China bringing family and friends together. Genet Dagnchew, an Ethiopian attendee of the Chinese cultural troupe's performance, said the cultural show will further the already strong Ethiopia-China ties. I liked the diversity and beauty of Chinese culture. "I have never been to China, but from what I have heard and the culture performance I saw, I want to visit China to observe Chinese culture," said Dagnchew.

Source: Ethiopian News January 19, 2019 14:26 UTC