China Establishes Culture Program for South Africa

On November 30, 2006, South African President Thabo Mbeki sent a congratulatory letter to his Chinese counterpart Hu Jintao, welcoming the '2006 South Africa Experiences China Cultural Program." The gala cultural event 2006 Experience China in South Africa consist of exhibitions, performances, keynote speech and a Chinese Film TV-week, also includes relative press conference and opening ceremony.

The event was launched on October 25, and will run till the end of November.

During this full month, the event will present to the South African people exhibitions of Chinese Fine Arts and Crafts, and Modern China Photography Exhibition. Loan applications and disbursements are still being received and processed as the projects continue to evolve. Ongoing monitoring and evaluation are in place to ensure project continuity.