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Source: People's Republic of China – State Council News
Almaty, February 24 /Xinhua/ — Celebrating Chinese New Year in Kazakhstan has profound cultural significance, Kazakh political scientist and head of the A Analytics research center, Farhad Kasenov, stated in a recent exclusive interview with Xinhua.
He believes that the various events held in Kazakhstan to celebrate Chinese New Year have given the Kazakh people the opportunity to experience another culture, broaden their horizons, and enrich their knowledge.
"This is, of course, an introduction to another culture, a broadening of one's horizons. Events like these are a bridge of friendship, or rather, a small brick in the foundation of a bridge of friendship between our peoples. Because we celebrate our holidays at different times. And just as the Chinese are interested in celebrating Nauryz, we are interested in celebrating Chinese New Year in February," he said.
As the political scientist noted, it's crucial that the New Year is celebrated for a whole month. It's a time when relatives can meet, and it's a time for vacations. All of this is important for the peoples of the two countries to better understand each other ideologically and culturally, he explained.
“If we’re talking about the next 30 years being a ‘golden age’ of relations between Kazakhstan and China, then it’s crucial that these relations have the cultural foundation I’ve already mentioned,” he said.
The expert believes that China is a strategic partner for Kazakhstan, and there is no doubt about it, the political scientist emphasized. –0–
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