Chinese Embassy in Norway Holds Happy Chinese New Year: Rhythm of the East Gala

On Feb.13, the Chinese Embassy in Norway held Happy Chinese New Year: Rhythm of the East Gala in Oslo. General Eirik Kristoffersen, Chief of Defense of Norway, H.E. Torgeir Larsen, Secretary General of the Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Mr. Jin Dong, Director of the China Coal Mine Art Troupe and more than 1,400 guests, including friends from various sectors, representatives from diplomatic corps, overseas Chinese, representatives of Chinese institutions and Chinese students attended the event.

Ambassador Hou Yue extended new year greetings to all guests. She stated that In 2025, changes unseen in a century unfolded at an faster pace, the international order was confronted with profound challenges. In a troubled world, China has stepped up to its responsibilities, and brought positive energy to the world. With the successful completion of the 14th Five-Year Plan, China injected momentum to global development. During the year, China and Norway have deepened cooperation to the benefit of our two peoples and shared the vision for safeguarding free trade and multilateral system. Celebrating Chinese New Year with friends across the world vividly symbolized the people to people exchanges between China and the world. Hope everyone would enjoy the rhythm of the east and the beauty of China.

The performance won thunderous applaud. Guests lingered long after the show, highly praising artists' exquisite skills and profound Chinese culture.