China-Africa Economic and Cultural Week opened in South China's Guangzhou on April 20th. It was jointly sponsored by the Institute for African Studies at Guangdong University of Foreign Studies, Africa Investment and Trade Alliance (AITA) of Guangdong Chamber of International Commerce, and China-Africa Economic and Cultural Exchange Center. Diplomats from 10 African countries, including Angola, Nigeria, and Ethiopia, as well as business representatives and artists from the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Bay Area, attended the opening ceremony.

African-style Dance

“We want people to get a better understanding of Africa by immersing themselves in these activities," said Huo Jiangtao, founder of China-Africa Economic and Cultural Week.

Opening Ceremony of China-Africa Economic and Cultural Week

“To host the China-Africa Economic Culture Week is of practical significance, for it will create great atmosphere for Forum on China-Africa Cooperation Summit, and embody the contributions Guangdong Province make to China-Africa cooperation,” said Fu Lang, head of the Institute for African Studies.

Speech Delivered by Mr. Fu Lang, Head of the Institute for African Studies

“China, with great leadership, is facilitating Africa’s development. I wish China-Africa Economic Culture Week will further promote China-Africa cooperation,” said Terefi Melesse Desta, Ethiopian Consul General in Guangzhou.

A wide variety of activities will be held from April 20th to 26th, including photography exhibitions, movie screenings, reading clubs and forums.

Activity Highlights:

Hi, Africa

Signature Wall

Reading Clubs and Forums

Group Photo of Leaders

Photography Exhibitions