A special event in downtown Athens was held on Sunday in front of town hall to mark Chinese New Year, and specifically the Year of the Tiger, as festivities coincided with the last weekend of carnival celebrated throughout Greece.
In opening the event, China's ambassador to Greece, Luo Linquan, cited the fact that Sino-Greek diplomatic relations already number 38 years, while noting that trade and investment relations culminated with the 2006 signing of a strategic partnership agreement between Beijing and Athens.
Athens Mayor Nikitas Kaklamanis also spoke at the event, which featured the traditional lion dance, Chinese dancing and songs, martial arts exhibitions and other displays of China's traditional arts and crafts, Chinese foods and a lottery.
Chinese New Year in Athens
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A special event in downtown Athens was held on Sunday in front of town hall to mark Chinese New Year, and specifically the Year of the Tiger, as festivities coincided with the last weekend of carnival
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