China-EU year of intercultural dialogue starts today in Bulgaria

The Year of intercultural dialogue between China and the European Union (EU) officially kicked off in Bulgaria on Friday.

In response to this significant event, a wide range of Chinese cultural activitiesChina-EU year of intercultural dialoguewould be held in 27 European countries including Bulgaria, and vice versa, Yuan Jigang, head of the education section at the Chinese embassy in Sofia said.

“These activities will enable Europeans to enjoy the best of Chinese culture and arts and Chinese to enjoy the best of European culture and arts, and thus offering them a special, in-depth look at Chinese and European culture and fostering a mutual understanding between China and EU countries,” Yuan said.