China Cultural Center opens in Myanmar

A China Cultural Center has opened to the public on Saturday in Yangon, Myanmar.

"The center will cooperate with Myanmar's cultural and tourism institutes to introduce Chinese culture to Myanmar, as well as Myanmar's culture to the Chinese," said Li Jinzao, China's vice minister of Culture and Tourism.

A Myanmar practices Chinese calligraphy at the China Cultural Center in Yangon, Myanmar, on July 7, 2018. [Photo: China Plus/Tu Yun]

The new center in Myanmar is the 35th Chinese cultural center worldwide, 16 of which are in countries along the Belt and Road.

Last year, China cultural centers held more than 3,000 events, attracting around five million visitors.

Chinese artists play traditional musical instruments at the opening ceremony of the China Cultural Center in Yangon, Myanmar, on July 7, 2018. [Photo: China Plus/Tu Yun]