ISLAMABAD, Feb. 17 (INP):  Pakistan Institute of China Studies (PICS) and Confucius Institute at University of Sargodha (UoS) jointly organized a Lantern Festival activity, as part of the Chinese New Year celebrations.

According to Gwadar Pro, the event was aimed at introducing Chinese traditions and culture to the students.

Dr. Fazal ur Rehman, Director PICS, Chinese language teachers and number of students attended the event.

Dr. Fazlur Rehman urged the students to study the Chinese language, noting that it would provide them with employment and scholarship opportunities in China and Pakistan.

He said that learning a language would bridge the gap and bring the people of two nations close to each other.

“China is a very important friend of Pakistan and cooperation between Pakistan and China is increasing in all fields, so it is important that we understand each other’s culture so that Pak-China friendship and cooperation would be further deepened,” he added.

Students enjoyed the Chinese cultural event by solving lantern riddles and winning gifts.

Additionally, extensive information regarding the event was displayed on posters to acquaint students with festival day activities such as crafting red color paper lanterns, guessing riddles, and eating traditional Chinese food ‘Yuanxiao’ or ‘Tangyuan’ which symbolizes family unity, completeness, and happiness.

INP/Javed