Khulna:Traditional Chinese dragon and lion dances performed by students from China brought a cultural dimension to the opening ceremony of the Notun Kuri Sports (Season 2) in Khulna on Thursday.
According to United News of Bangladesh, students from Yunnan Minzu University in Kunming, Yunnan Province, China, showcased these performances in the presence of Prime Minister Tarique Rahman at the Khulna District Stadium. Prime Minister's Assistant Press Secretary Abdullah Al Mahmud Shahriar highlighted that the performance was part of sports and cultural diplomacy between Bangladesh and China.
The event is part of an ongoing sports training exchange program between Bangladesh Krira Shikkha Protishtan (BKSP) and Yunnan Minzu University. This program includes BKSP coaches providing cricket training to Chinese students, while Chinese coaches train BKSP students in wushu, a traditional Chinese martial art. Additionally, BKSP athletes receive training from Chinese coaches in table tennis, athletics, badminton, swimming, and diving.
This training exchange and cultural performance signify the strengthening sports and cultural cooperation between Bangladesh and China. Earlier, Prime Minister Rahman inaugurated the 'Notun Kuri Sports' (Season-2) at the Khulna District Stadium by releasing balloons and pigeons. State Minister for Youth and Sports Md Aminul Haque and Whip and Khulna-3 MP Rakibul Islam were also present at the event.