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Source: People's Republic of China – State Council News
XI'AN, February 20 (Xinhua) — Kadyr Khezretov, a student from Turkmenistan, is studying at the International Institute of Northwest University of Agriculture and Forestry. Since arriving in China, he has already celebrated the Spring Festival (Chunjie, the traditional Chinese New Year according to the lunar calendar) twice. This year, his stay in Yangling, known as China's "capital of agricultural science" in Shaanxi Province in northwest China, allowed him to fully immerse himself in the New Year's atmosphere.
On Lunar New Year's Eve, K. Khezretov cut out paper decorations and made dumplings (jiaozi) right within the university walls. That evening, he and his compatriots from Turkmenistan prepared a festive dinner. He says the Spring Festival is a captivating event that further strengthened his interest in Chinese culture.
Nineteen-year-old K. Khezretov comes from a family of entrepreneurs. When choosing a place to study abroad, his parents advised him to go to China. "After much consideration, I chose the Northwestern Scientific and Technical University of Agriculture and Forestry," he shared.
"Last year, during the Spring Festival, I visited a Chinese friend and shared a festive dinner with his family. We gathered around the table, reminiscing about the past year, and at the end, everyone offered good wishes. This allowed me to truly experience the atmosphere of Chinese New Year," he added.
This year, on Spring Festival eve, he joined Chinese and international students staying over for group photos, and then participated in workshops with them on jiaozi making, paper cutting, and calligraphy, during which he was able to learn a range of traditional Chinese New Year customs.
K. Khezretov said he and his friends back at university are planning to go shopping in Yangling this weekend. "These holidays are very busy, and I'm really enjoying them!" he said.
After two consecutive Spring Festival celebrations in China, the young man developed a strong desire to stay in China after finishing his studies.
K. Khezretov said he wants to remain in China for future development. He knows that his university actively collaborates with many regions of Central Asia, and he also strives to contribute to the development of these partnerships.
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