CRI听力:Chinese community in Zimbabwe celebrate Chinese New Year

A grand gala has been held in Zimbabwe to celebrate the upcoming Chinese New Year.

Dragon dancing, a cheongsam show, Chinese zither playing, and of course, the indispensable Chinese cuisine.

The Gala held in the University of Zimbabwe to celebrate the Chinese New Year has gathered a thousand Chinese in Zimbabwe, giving them a taste of home and reminding them of the motherland.

Acting Chinese ambassador to Zimbabwe Zhao Baogang says this is a time to review the past and look into the future.

Zhao says the past year has witnessed the huge progress in the development of bilateral relations between China and Zimbabwe.

"The China-Zimbabwe friendship entered a new era in 2018. The top leaders of the two countries held official talks twice. The bilateral relationship was elevated to the status of Comprehensive Strategic Partnership of Cooperation. A number of Chinese assisted projects in Zimbabwe were completed or launched. The relationship between China and Zimbabwe has become a banner of the relations between China and other African nations."

He calls on the Chinese community to make continuous efforts to promote bilateral ties.

The event has also attracted many local Zimbabweans.

Dorcas Nyika says the event help local people to better understand China.

"I think it's a good event. Especially for Zimbabweans, they are learning the Chinese culture and everything. And get to understand the Chinese culture and the language."