On the evening of June 3, local time, on the occasion of the traditional Chinese festival Dragon Boat Festival, the Chinese Embassy in France held a special event "Dragon Boat Festival with Fragrant Rice Dumplings".

More than 80 people, including French people from all walks of life, diplomatic envoys from various countries in France, outstanding contestants in the French qualifiers of the "Chinese Bridge" competition and their families, were invited to enjoy the music, calligraphy and painting display and participate in the interaction of making zongzi. festival. Chinese Ambassador to France Lu Shaye and his wife Wang Liwen, Minister Chen Li and diplomats from various departments of the embassy attended and communicated with the guests.

Lu Shaye said in his speech that the Dragon Boat Festival not only carries the Chinese people's unique concept of time and home and country, but also embodies the common aspiration of people from all over the world for a better life, and has become a common cultural heritage for all mankind. , a vivid portrayal of the United States and the United States". For thousands of years, the Chinese civilization has communicated with other civilizations in the world, exchanged and learned from each other, and has profoundly influenced the progress of world civilization with its rich scientific, cultural and artistic achievements and unique institutional creation.

Lu Shaye said that the current world is facing many problems and challenges, and we need to strengthen communication, understand and respect each other, draw wisdom from various civilizations, and solve problems creatively. China and France are the representatives of the two major civilizations of the East and the West, and both have excellent characters that are compatible with each other. Cultural exchanges and cooperation between China and France have always been an important part of bilateral relations. In 2024, Paris will usher in the Summer Olympics again after a hundred years. China and France will also celebrate the 60th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations and jointly hold the China-France Cultural Tourism Year postponed due to the epidemic. China has always held high the banner of peace, development, cooperation and win-win results, and is willing to work with peoples of other countries to deepen friendship, strengthen exchanges, and join hands to build a community with a shared future for mankind.

In the multi-purpose hall of the embassy, a variety of cultural displays brought an "immersive" experience to the guests. The Chinese artist in France performed the guzheng "Battle of the Typhoon" with great momentum, the guqin band played "Autumn Kirin" combining Chinese and Western, the calligraphy and painting artist splashed ink and painted peony "Spring is full of gardens", and the embassy chef made rice dumplings to demonstrate relaxed and interesting. The guests listened carefully, were full of interest, actively participated in interactive exchanges, and the atmosphere was friendly and active.