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The Chinese community in Lagos, Nigeria celebrated both their National Day and the Mid-Autumn Festival with dance and songs recently. National Day marks the anniversary of the 1 October 1949, founding of the People’s Republic of China by then-leader Mao Zedong.
The Chinese community in Lagos, Nigeria celebrated both their National Day and the Mid-Autumn Festival with dance and songs recently. National Day marks the anniversary of the 1 October 1949, founding of the People’s Republic of China by then-leader Mao Zedong.
The festival, also known as the Moon Festival, is the second most important feast day in China after the Chinese New Year. It is typically celebrated on the 15th day of the 8th lunar month, which falls in September or October in the Gregorian calendar. To the Chinese, the festival is a time for reunions and harmony. Saturday’s celebration was a chance to bring together the Chinese community and local Nigerians and reinforce relations.
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Among those joining in the festival was Nigeria’s Minister of State for Steel Development, Alhaji Uba Ahmadu. He said that China’s enduring support has significantly contributed to Nigeria’s advancement across various facets of national development while reading out a speech. China has a considerable business presence in Nigeria.
