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China-Kenya Culture and Tourism season concludes with vibrant Chinese New Year Reception in Nairobi

Africa 22:58, 10-Feb-2026

Hong Chuxi

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Group photo taken at the conclusion of the reception, February 10, 2026. /Photo by CGTN Africa's Hong Chuxi

On February 10, 2026, the Chinese Embassy in Kenya hosted a vibrant Chinese New Year reception in Nairobi, marking the conclusion of the year-long China-Kenya Culture and Tourism Season. The event opened with a retrospective short film that highlighted the rich achievements of cultural and tourism cooperation and exchanges between China and Kenya over the past year.

Chinese Ambassador to Kenya Guo Haiyan delivers her speech at the reception, February 10, 2026. /Photo by CGTN Africa's Hong Chuxi

Kenya's Principal Secretary for the State Department of Culture, Heritage and the Arts, Ummi Bashir delivers her speech at the reception, February 10, 2026. /Photo by CGTN Africa's Hong Chuxi

Deputy Speaker of the National Assembly Gladys Shollei delivers her speech at the reception, February 10, 2026. /Photo by CGTN Africa's Hong Chuxi

Chinese Ambassador to Kenya Guo Haiyan delivered the keynote address, highlighting the enduring friendship between China and Kenya and the role of cultural exchanges in deepening people-to-people bonds. Kenya's Principal Secretary for the State Department of Culture, Heritage and the Arts, Ummi Bashir, and Deputy Speaker of the National Assembly, Gladys Shollei, also delivered speeches, commending the fruitful bilateral cooperation in culture and tourism sectors.

The 2026 Chinese New Year Reception and Closing Ceremony of the China-Kenya Culture and Tourism Season in Nairobi, Kenya, February 10, 2026. /Photo by CGTN Africa's Hong Chuxi

The reception featured a rich array of collaborative performances, vividly reflecting the depth and vitality of cultural exchange between the two nations and drawing warm applause from the audience.

Xia Bing from the Gansu Acrobatic Troupe performs during the 2026 Chinese New Year Reception and Closing Ceremony of the China-Kenya Culture and Tourism Season in Nairobi, February 10, 2026. /Photo by CGTN Africa's Hong Chuxi

Gansu Acrobatic Troupe performs during the 2026 Chinese New Year Reception and Closing Ceremony of the China-Kenya Culture and Tourism Season in Nairobi, February 10, 2026. /Photo by CGTN Africa's Hong Chuxi

Intangible Cultural Heritage Puppetry Show by Xu Ning from Gansu Acrobatic Troupe, February 10, 2026. /Photo by CGTN Africa's Hong Chuxi

A chorus by Zhu Li, Mei Yuxin and students from Sunrise School of the Chinese Embassy and Bidii Primary School of Kenya perform during the 2026 Chinese New Year Reception and Closing Ceremony of the China-Kenya Culture and Tourism Season in Nairobi, February 10, 2026. /Photo by CGTN Africa's Hong Chuxi

The audience applauded warmly after performances, February 10, 2026. /Photo by CGTN Africa's Hong Chuxi

By celebrating shared cultural heritage and collaborative achievements, the closing ceremony reaffirmed the enduring friendship and mutual understanding between China and Kenya, while ushering in the Year of the Horse with renewed hope for continued friendship, solidarity and shared prosperity.