Chinese ambassador to Bangladesh, Yao Wen, on Friday expressed optimism that people from all walks of life in Bangladesh will actively participate in celebrating the 50th anniversary of Bangladesh-China diplomatic relations and the Year of China-Bangladesh People-to-People Exchanges.
He hopes that Bangladeshis will join hands in strengthening and elevating the friendship between Bangladesh and China.
Ambassador Yao, along with Cultural Affairs Adviser Mostofa Sarwar Farooki, visited the China Book House, an initiative organized by the Chinese Embassy at the Ekushey Book Fair.
They attended a special exhibition showcasing traditional Chinese craftsmanship, hosted by the Confucius Institutes, and engaged warmly with local readers, adding another cultural highlight to the 2025 Dhaka Happy Chinese New Year celebrations.
The ambassador said that the China Book House was established as a gateway for the Bangladeshi people to learn more about China.
He welcomed Bangladeshi readers to explore and gain new knowledge through this platform.
The China Book House features over 400 types of Chinese publications, totaling more than 1,000 copies, covering topics such as culture, history, folklore, tourism, cuisine, economy, politics, and Chinese language learning.
In front of the China Book House, teachers from the Confucius Institutes set up interactive booths where visitors had the opportunity to experience traditional Chinese crafts such as sugar painting, woodblock printing, lacquer fan making, and the Luban lock.
A dragon and lion dance team also performed up close for the audience, adding to the lively and festive atmosphere.
Farooki remarked that the China Book House enriched the cultural diversity of the Ekushey Book Fair and created a unique space for Bangladeshi readers to gain firsthand insights into Chinese culture.