A Chinese bazaar, the third main activity for this year’s China Day celebrations, was held on Saturday in the car park of the International Conference Centre (ICCS).
On sale was a variety of Chinese food like fried rice, noodles, sweet & sour meat, chop suey, kung pao, duck cooked in various sauces, hot and sour, to name just a few.
Also on sale were porcelain artefacts and other Chinese decorations like lanterns, artificial flowers and Chinese traditional clothing.
Present for the official launch of the bazaar was the ambassador of the People’s Republic of China to Seychelles, Yu Jinsong; the Minister for Youth, Sports and Culture, Mitcy Larue; the chief executive of Cinea, Galen Bresson; the chairman of the Chinese Association of Seychelles, Charlie Ng Ping Cheun and both the Chinese community in Seychelles and the Seychellois public.
“It is an honour for me to officially declare the bazaar open. Enjoy the Chinese dishes on display and other items of Chinese origin,” said Charlie Ng Ping Cheun.
The opening was animated by dance and acrobatic performances from the Guizhou Song and Dance Theatre who were here for the celebrations.
The accompanying photographs show highlights of the launch ceremony as well as some of the stalls at the bazaar.
Source : Seychelles NATION