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Mercy360 Blog of Monday, 10 February 2025
Source: Mercy Mensah
The Chinese Lantern Festival Gala, held at the University of Ghana Stadium, was a spectacular event that highlighted Ghana’s deep and expanding ties with China.
President John Dramani Mahama attended the festivities, highlighting the two countries’ strong ties and shared commitment to progress.
The event acted as a cultural exchange, emphasizing the value of mutual collaboration and friendship.
Throughout the celebration, Chinese participants passionately yelled “Ey3 Zu!”
This slogan, which means “joy and unity,” rang across the stadium, representing Ghana’s close ties with China.
The shouting served as a striking reminder of the two countries’ long-standing friendship, cementing ties even further.
The Chinese Lantern Festival, held annually, is one of China’s most important cultural events.
It concludes the Lunar New Year celebrations and is famed for its stunning lantern displays, traditional performances, and boisterous atmosphere.
For the Ghanaian audience, the event provided a unique opportunity to explore Chinese culture in a context that encourages understanding and appreciation of other customs.
Former President Mahama’s attendance at the event demonstrated Ghana’s dedication to strengthening international partnerships, notably with China.
His presence highlighted the value of cultural diplomacy in strengthening global partnerships.
The event served as a platform to reinforce the notion that both countries are working together to achieve common goals such as economic growth, development, and cultural exchange.
Years of cooperation in areas such as trade, infrastructure development, and education have contributed to Ghana-China’s strong relationship.
China has been an important partner in Ghana’s development, and the Lantern Festival Gala served as a reminder of how beneficial these ties have been for both countries.
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