Chinese welcome year of the Dragon

It featured cultural activities, fashion shows, traditional games and interactive sessions.

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  • In attendance were UoN vice chancellor Prof Stephen Kiama, CIUON Prof Wang ShangXue, minister counsellor at the Chinese Embassy in Kenya Zhang Zhizhong, lecturers, exhibitors, artists and students.
CIUON students during the Dragon dance performance at the University of Nairobi on February 7. 2024.
CIUON students during the Dragon dance performance at the University of Nairobi on February 7. 2024.
Image: LEAH MUKANGAI

The University of Nairobi on February 7 hosted celebrations of the Chinese New Year of the Dragon at the Confucius Institute.

Themed 'The Dragon is Soaring and the Drums are Rolling for the Chinese New Year', featured cultural activities, fashion shows, traditional games and interactive sessions.

UoN vice chancellor Prof Stephen Kiama leads officials in Dragon painting at the University of Nairobi on February 7. 2024.
UoN vice chancellor Prof Stephen Kiama leads officials in Dragon painting at the University of Nairobi on February 7. 2024.
Image: LEAH MUKANGAI

In attendance were UoN vice chancellor Prof Stephen Kiama, CIUON Prof Wang ShangXue, minister counsellor at the Chinese Embassy in Kenya Zhang Zhizhong, lecturers, exhibitors, artists and students.

School children during a colouring session at the University of Nairobi on February 7. 2024.
School children during a colouring session at the University of Nairobi on February 7. 2024.
Image: LEAH MUKANGAI
CIUON Kung Fu club perform at the University of Nairobi on February 7. 2024.
CIUON Kung Fu club perform at the University of Nairobi on February 7. 2024.
Image: LEAH MUKANGAI
Models on the runaway at the University of Nairobi on February 7. 2024.
Models on the runaway at the University of Nairobi on February 7. 2024.
Image: LEAH MUKANGAI
Jing Jing plays electronic drums at the University of Nairobi on February 7. 2024.
Jing Jing plays electronic drums at the University of Nairobi on February 7. 2024.
Image: LEAH MUKANGAI
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