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Kenyan youth at Chinese fete promote tourism

Representatives of countries participating in the Asian-African Festival during the gala night at the Century Theatre in Beijing,China on July 30, 2016. PHOTO|NMG

What you need to know:

  • The fete is a celebration of life in the two continents that blends tradition with modernity, marking the youth’s contribution to the common pool of the world’s culture.
  • The five-day fun-filled and multi-faceted fete incorporated lively celebration of the richness of African and Asian cultures through a range of activities from Kung Fu martial arts, comedy, cuisine, dance, exhibitions, literature, music, theatre and sports.

Beijing. Beijing City in China this week came to life during the first ever Asian-African Festival attended by more than 500 participants.

The fete is a celebration of life in the two continents that blends tradition with modernity, marking the youth’s contribution to the common pool of the world’s culture.

The five-day fun-filled and multi-faceted fete incorporated lively celebration of the richness of African and Asian cultures through a range of activities from Kung Fu martial arts, comedy, cuisine, dance, exhibitions, literature, music, theatre and sports.

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Besides live music shows, the full impact was experienced on Saturday night during a gala show where there were short films screenings, fashion shows and networking events.

Chinese organizers said the festival was also a huge boon to the city’s business community.

The festival gave guests a rare opportunity to meet and learn from each other and keep their traditions alive.

Donned in the unmistakable maasai shuka, Kenyan youths are among those that showcased their country as a beach holiday destination, historical and cultural heritage and as a cruise tourism destination, a reputation that has captivated the world for centuries.

“This particular festival showcases communities’ cultures and creativity and is the cornerstone of economic development strategies to attract more tourists. Beijing is a melting point of the world’s culture,” said Ms Xueyi Wang, one of the Chinese-English translators.

Ms Wang said the festival marked an important aspect of Asia’s relations with Africa.

Mr Axel Jesson, a presidential advisor of Gabonese Republic explained that being his first time in China, the event had helped to foster cultural exchange.

“Participating in the first Asian-African festival is an opportunity to serve as an ambassador for fellow Gabonese. (NMG)

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