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Traditional Chinese instruments tuned for Africa Day in Wellington
2020-11-10 

The annual Africa Day in Wellington, New Zealand, opened on Nov 7. More than 3,000 locals attended the event.

Andy Foster, mayor of Wellington, delivered a speech at the opening ceremony. He said the 2020 Africa Day was originally scheduled to be held in May, but was postponed due to COVID-19.

African music and dances were the theme of the ceremony, with the atmosphere enhanced by the performances given by people from Latin America, Asia and Pacific islands. Many local bands participated in the Africa Day, including Ras Judah & Culture Embassy, Lala Simpson and Choir.

The China Cultural Center in Wellington also joined the event. A trio performance of erhu, African drum and drum kit, Li Caiyi, an erhu teacher from the center, Sam Manzanza, an artist called “King of Afro Beat” in Wellington, and Wendell Cooke, head of External Liaison Affairs of the center, all took part in the event.

Cooke said he and the other two performers got to know each other during an event of the cultural center. In March, they planned to perform together. However, the show had to be delayed because of the pandemic.

Members of Parliament Paul Eagle and Greg O'Connor and many government officials attended the activity.

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