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Chinese Language Day observed in Vienna

The UN observes the Chinese Language Day on April 20 annually to promote multilingualism, cultural diversity, and the use of Chinese as one of the organization's six official languages.

A series of celebrations kicked off at the UN family in Vienna recently to mark the United Nations Chinese Language Day.

The event was jointly hosted by China's permanent mission to the UN and other international organizations in Vienna, the Guangxi regional government and the UN Information Service in Vienna.

Over 600 people, including representatives of Vienna-based international organizations, diplomats and UN employees, attended the grand opening ceremony at the Vienna International Center.

This year's Chinese Language Day celebration, themed "Diverse Cultures and Romantic Scenery," features a spate of exhibitions on south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, a border region often dubbed as China's gateway to the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) countries.

The exhibits include the region's traditional cultural products, ethnic costumes and photos showcasing its renowned landmarks and achievements in cooperation with ASEAN countries.

At Monday's opening ceremony, artists from Guangxi staged folk music and dance performances and ethnic costume shows, which drew rounds of applause from the audience.

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