On February 16, 2015 the Belarusian National Technical University (BNTU) has hosted the festive event "Chinese Culture Days", dedicated to the Chinese New Year. On this day the BNTU as if has moved to another part of the world, the Chinese language has come from anywhere, and indeed the hall of the Event has been decorated with national symbols in red. Actually, the Chinese New Year will be celebrated from 18 to 19 February.
The Event has been organized in cooperation with the BNTU Confucius Institute of Science and Technology, International Student Coordinating Center, International Cooperation Faculty, Chinese Student Union in Belarus. On this festive day Chinese students have congratulated teachers and friends on the New Year and on the occasion of forthcoming 95th Anniversary of the BNTU.
The program of the Event has been intense:
- Photo Exhibition dedicated to the celebration of Chinese New Year;
- Exhibition of culture and lifestyle of the People's Republic of China;
- Quiz Contest "Traditions and Customs of Chinese New Year";
- Workshop on calligraphy;
- Workshop "Chinese Tea Ceremony";
- Mini Concert.
Winners of the Quiz Contest and the participants of the Event have received memorable gifts and souvenirs.
This year the Chinese New Year occurred on Maslenitsa (Pancake Week), and the Event has finished with a traditional Pancake food - pancakes, provided by the organizers.