January 24: On the occasion of the Chinese New Year, the Kathmandu University Confucius Institute at Kathmandu University (CIKU) with support of Modern English Secondary School/College and Chinese Education Society Nepal successfully organized a cultural exhibition and inauguration of a Confucius Classroom at Modern English Secondary School/College. 

Bagmati Province Assembly Member Surendra Raj Gosai emphasized the role of initiatives like China’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) in contributing to Nepal's development. He appreciated the poverty alleviation program of Government of China and developing countries like Nepal need to learn more from such an effective program. He encouraged integrating Chinese language education with other academic pursuits and extended his best wishes for the Chinese New Year. 

Speaking at the event, Dr. Li Shuwang Cheng, Director of the CIKU, highlighted how cultural and artistic exchanges have further strengthened Nepal-China relations. 

China-side director of Confucius Institute at Tribhuvan University (CITU) Prof. Zhang Xingnian, acting Nepal-side director of CITU Dr. Bal Ram Duwal, CITU teachers Wang Lisha and Ni Yifang, LRI Confucius Center director and representative of Araniko Society and various school/colleges has actively participated at the program. 

The event featured performances by Chinese artists based in Nepal, along with students and teachers studying the Chinese language. 

Various schools, including Bajra Academy, Khwopa Secondary School, Adarsha Azad Secondary School, Bright Star English School, Kathmandu University, and Modern English Secondary School, presented dance performances and showcased Shaolin martial arts during the event. 

Concluding the program, Anil Kashpal, Principal of Modern School/College, emphasized that the exchange of language, culture, art, and civilization plays a vital role in garnering international recognition. He also conveyed his wishes for the Chinese New Year before officially closing the event. 

Picture: SATV/Ni Yifang/CIKU