Dhaka: Cultural Affairs Adviser Mostofa Sarwar Farooki today announced that the relations between Bangladesh and China are set to reach a unique height through cultural exchange. “I know that Bangladesh has entered into a new era…I want to congratulate the Chinese government and its embassy, and I am hopeful that the relations between Bangladesh and China will reach distinctive heights in the days to come through cultural exchanges,” Farooki stated enthusiastically.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, Farooki highlighted the mutual benefits of cultural exchanges between the two nations, noting that these interactions will not only enrich both countries culturally but also economically. The adviser made these remarks during a function celebrating the Chinese New Year at Shilpakala Academy on Tuesday afternoon.
The event featured a welcome address by Dr. Syed Jamil Ahmed, Director General of Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy. Other notable speakers included Dr. Abdul Moyeen Khan, a standing committee member of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), and Yao Wen, the Chinese Ambassador to Bangladesh.
Following the discussions, attendees were treated to cultural performances, including a traditional Manipuri dance by the Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy and a Zhejiang Wu Opera performance by Chinese artists. The Chinese New Year, or Spring Festival, marks the transition from winter to spring and emphasizes family harmony and the exchange of greetings. The year 2025 will be celebrated as the ‘Year of the Snake’ in China.