Minsk joins Chinese New Year festivities

8 февраля 2016

By Yan Pashhkevich: The first new moon of February was celebrated in Minsk, in one of the Oriental culture centers. Every year the Confucius Institute at the Linguistic University turns into a workshop for the production of Chinese calligraphy and prosperity talismans.

Traditionally in China on the eve of New Year, the whole family gathers together to prepare dumplings.

Larisa Trigubova, director of the Confucius Institute at Minsk State Linguistic University: "Confucius Institute aims to disseminate Chinese culture among the population of our country. All activities have always been and will be free for everyone."