Botswana: The Chinese community in Botswana celebrated the Chinese New Year by hosting a beautiful event on Saturday. The Chinese Community celebrated with several people from the Batswana administration and representatives.
The event was hosted at the Gaborone International Convention Centre (GICC). The celebration was hosted with the aim of welcoming the lunar new year, that the new year in Chinese culture, with hopes that the year can bring fortune and prosperity to the people.
Lesego Chombo, Minister of Youth & Gender Affairs and other officials were present at the event. The Ministry of Youth and Gender Affairs has shared some images from the event wherein the members of the Chinese community celebrated their culture and history.
The event sought to make the people of Chinese community living in Botswana feel more included. The officials have shared that the members of the community have been working hard to accommodate various cultures and traditions.
The Botswana government’s decision to organize the celebration of the Chinese New Year is proof of the strength of Botswana-China diplomatic ties. The event, where the venue was decorated in the chinese auspicious color of red, was attended and applauded by several chinese diaspora.
The event highlighted the strong diplomatic relations between Botswana and China. The relationship between the two nations has been built over several decades and encompasses several areas.
The two nations have worked collaboratively in the areas of trade, investment, and cultural exchange. These ties continue to strengthen cooperation and mutual understanding between the two nations. The officials have alleged that it is crucial for the people of Botswana to welcome and accommodate the cultural differences from friendly nations.
The people who attended the new year celebration experienced some brilliant cultural performances from the Asian nation’s historic culture. They enjoyed indulging in traditional delicacies which highlighted the richness of Chinese heritage. The new year celebration also emphasized the importance of cultural exchange in fostering unity and celebrating diversity.
The celebration was a proof of the strength that exists in the bond between Botswana and China. Botswana has been dedicated to creating more international relationships to strengthen the country’s position in the world sphere