On the occasion of the Spring Festival of the Year of the Snake, the Chinese Embassy in Bahrain, the Confucius Institute at the University of Bahrain, and all sectors of the Bahraini society held colorful activities to celebrate the Chinese New Year.

On January 26th, the China Garden Restaurant of Gulf Hotel held the Chinese New Year Cuisine and Culture Week. Deputy Chief of Mission of the Chinese Embassy in Bahrain Counselor Jiang Lei, Defence Attaché Col. Wang Tao, and Sales Manager of Gulf Hotel Mr. Khalifa attended the opening ceremony. The event showcased Chinese traditional music performance and Chinese traditional cuisine, presenting the unique charm of Chinese culture.

On January 30th, ARKS Diyar held an activity themed “Celebrating the Year of the Snake and Promoting Chinese Culture”, in which teachers and students of the school presented calligraphy, Chinese songs and traditional Chinese handicrafts. Defence Attaché Col. Wang Tao, Director of Confucius Institute of Bahrain University Prof. Zhou Jian, Chairman of Kanoo International School Mr. Tariq Kanoo, Vice Chairman Mr. Faisal, CEO Ms. Julie Sprakel, and Principal of ARKS Diyar Ms. Kate Marie Moskwa participated in the event together with more than 600 students of the school.

On February 2nd, the French International School of Bahrain held an activity themed “Celebrating Chinese New Year and Sharing Cultural Feast”. The Chinese Ambassador Ni Ruchi, Director of Confucius Institute of Bahrain University Prof. Zhou Jian, First Counselor of the French Embassy in Bahrain Mrs. Marie-Laure Charrier, representative of the Ministry of Education of Bahrain Mrs. Ahlam Aid, Principal of French International School of Bahrain Mr. Sébastien Gaillard, and over 300 students and teachers participated in the activity. The venue was decorated with lights and colors, full of festive atmosphere.

On February 3rd, the British School of Bahrain held a Chinese New Year celebration. Defence Attaché Col. Wang Tao and Executive Headteacher of the British School in Bahrain Ms. Liz Stanley attended the event, which was attended by about 500 teachers and students of the school. The event featured Spring Festival knowledge quiz, Chinese tea presentation, Chinese calligraphy showcase, and performances of Chinese musical instruments and Chinese songs. It was a warm and lively event with a strong festive atmosphere.

On February 6th, Bahrain Dragon City hosted a Chinese New Year celebration. Counselor Li Baoan, CEO of Bahrain Tourism and Exhibitions Authority Ms. Sarah Ahmed Buheji, and Chief Executive Officer of Diyar Al Muharraq W.L.L. Mr. Ahmed Alammadi attended the event. Traditional cultural performances such as Chinese Lion Dance, Kung Fu Tea and Calligraphy were brought to the audience.