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Noura Al Kaabi, Minister of Culture and Knowledge Development, on Tuesday inaugurated the UAE-China Week events at Manarat Al Saadiyat in Abu Dhabi. A pavilion to celebrate the UAE and Chinese culture was set up at the venue and will be the centerpiece of the UAE-China Week that runs until July 24.
"The UAE has strong cultural and economic ties with China and we are keen on promoting and upholding the important values of the two countries," said Al Kaabi during the inauguration event.
She added: "The UAE enjoys fruitful cooperation with China. We are delighted and honoured to celebrate China's rich and continued historical culture on an annual basis.
"In this UAE-China Week, we focus on understanding Chinese culture and the potential areas where we can work together - whether it's film, art, literature or other areas."
Part of the art pieces being showcased at the art and cultural exhibition pavilion is the beautiful painting that features the UAE's Qasr and Al Hosni and Chinese landmark Tiananmen Square. The artwork by Chinese artist and teacher Jack Lee and Emirati calligrapher Mohammed Mandi has Chinese words twisted in Arabic calligraphy and depicts the strong relationship between the UAE and China.
"We collaborated in creating an art piece featuring the cultural landmarks of the two countries to show the strong ties between the two nations," said Lee, who also teaches art at Abu Dhabi universities.
"Art and culture are very important aspects in life that connect nations."
UAE calligrapher Mandi said: "China has a very rich history of art and culture. And having the Chinese people here gives us the opportunity to share knowledge and skills which will boot the cultural sector of both nations." Also on display are old UAE and Chinese items including carpentry tools in the ship industry, iron tools used in grinding coffee beans, baskets made from palm fronds and used to carry different things like dates and fish, Al Sarood made from palm fronds and used as food mats, Al Dayeen - a basket used by divers to collect oysters from the sea and others. Visitors to the week-long festival at Manarat Al Saadiyat will be entertained by music sessions and traditional Chinese dances including dragon dance, along with an Arabic programme including oud playing, storytelling and henna.
Part of the Chinese performances is the 'Tea Master', where an incredible Kung Fu tea master dressed in authentic clothing and equipped with a long funneled teapot delivers a martial arts-based tea pouring show based on traditional Chinese tea ceremony.
Other Chinese shows include; the Changing Face Mask, an important aspect of Chinese Sichuan opera where the performer uses 'face changing techniques' on the stage and transform it into a special art with stunning skills.
In the Kung Fu Show, martial arts performers will amaze audiences with their expert precision, professional choreography and incredible acrobatic skill, showcasing a range of traditional wushu styles.
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