Reporter Anna) On January 12, a large-scale public welfare gala to celebrate the 60th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and France was successfully held in the 15th arrondissement of Paris. More than 400 Chinese and French guests attended the event, including Minister Chen Li of the Chinese Embassy in France, First Secretary Chen Gang, Mayor of the 15th arrondissement of Paris, Philippe, regional representative of UNESCO Association, President of the International Association for Culture Without Borders in France, Mr. Robert Ampa, and Liang Chengxi, Deputy Director of the Chinese Cultural Center in Paris. 
This large-scale public welfare gala is jointly sponsored by the French Franco-Chinese Economic and Cultural Education Exchange Association and the 15th arrondissement of Paris, and undertaken by the French Franco-Chinese Economic and Cultural Education Exchange Association. In addition, the event was organized by the French Alumni Association of Yunnan University, the French Alumni Association of Xi'an University of Foreign Chinese, the French Oriental Culture Communication Center, the French Shaanxi Federation, the Paris Sunshine Art Troupe, the Overseas Chinese Association Art Troupe, the French Boyan Hanzhang Traditional Workshop, the French Marketing Center of the Guizhou Provincial Department of Culture and Tourism, the Spanish Overseas Chinese Association, the International Association of French Borderless Culture, the Dream Voice Art Troupe of the French Overseas Chinese Literary and Art Association, Paris PWA-Conseil, the French Sound Yoga Healing Space, Co-organized by German Yasen Group, French CA2014 Decoration Company, Wenyuan Construction, Paris Dandan and other units and institutions. 
On behalf of the organizers, Duan Lisheng, President of the France-China Economic, Cultural and Educational Exchange Association, expressed his warm welcome and heartfelt thanks to everyone in his speech. Looking back ten years ago, the Franco-Chinese Economic, Cultural and Educational Exchange Association also held a celebration party for the 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and France in the 15th district, and today we gather together again to celebrate the 60th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and France, which is an important moment in the history of friendship between China and France, and also our common joy and pride. 
Duan Lisheng pointed out that since the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and France 60 years ago, the two countries have made tremendous achievements in many fields such as politics, economy and culture, which fully demonstrate the consensus reached and the height reached by China and France in terms of mutual benefit and win-win results. At the same time, it also confirms the depth and indestructibility of the friendship between China and France. Since its establishment 27 years ago, the Franco-Chinese Economic, Cultural and Educational Exchange Association has adhered to the promotion of Chinese culture, promoted friendly economic and trade exchanges and people-to-people friendship between China and France, and actively carried out artistic and cultural exchange activities between China and France, playing the role of an international non-governmental ambassador. The French Franco-Chinese Economic, Cultural and Educational Exchange Association will continue to play its unique role and make new contributions to promoting Sino-French economic and cultural exchanges and people-to-people friendship between the two countries! 
Duan Lisheng said that theatrical performances are one of the important ways to emphasize cultural exchanges between the two countries. Through this performance, we aim to deepen the emotional exchange between the Chinese and French peoples, and enhance mutual understanding and friendship. During the performance, there will be a variety of art forms such as dance and **, as well as original works created by Chinese and French artists. These works will use artistic expression to show the audience the unique charm of Chinese and French culture. She thanked Minister Chen Li, Mayor Philip and other guests for their strong support to this event, thanked all the co-organizers (performance clubs and sponsors) and those who are willing to pay for the public welfare, and thanked the artists who participated in the performance, they not only worked hard in the rehearsal process, but also brought us a wonderful performance with their talents and strength. The performance of the artists is not only a tribute to the friendship between China and France, but also the pursuit of art and respect for the audience. We look forward to bringing you an unforgettable audio-visual feast with a gripping performance! She hopes that everyone will work together to witness the wonderful bloom of the 60th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and France! Let us be proud of the fruitful results of Sino-French friendship and be inspired by the emotional exchanges between the Chinese and French peoples! Let us work together for the future development of Sino-French friendship! 
On behalf of the Chinese Embassy in France, Minister Chen Li congratulated the event and thanked President Duan Lisheng and Mayor Philippe for jointly organizing this public welfare performance, and today's celebration beat the first drum in the series of celebrations for the 60th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and France. This year is the Year of the Dragon, a mystical symbol deeply rooted in Chinese culture, symbolizing auspiciousness, majesty and mystery. This year is also the 60th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and France, the Year of Sino-French Culture and Tourism, and I am very pleased to see the artists of the overseas Chinese community in France celebrating the New Year and the historical anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations with the French people in the splendid festival hall of the 15th district, reflecting the in-depth cultural exchanges between China and France. The friendship between China and France has a long history and has endured for a long time. Over the past 60 years, China and France have always adhered to the principles of good-neighborliness, friendship and equal treatment, continuously strengthened exchanges and cooperation, and injected more family affection and vitality into bilateral relations. Over the past 60 years, the Chinese and French people have practiced a warm, friendly, respectful and trusting mode of exchange, and interpreted the firm commitment of the two peoples to friendship and cooperation with practical actions. 
Chen Li said that beauty is the common goal pursued by everyone, beauty is reflected in daily life is the pursuit of happy life, beauty is reflected in the economy is Wishing you prosperity, beauty is reflected in social life is the pursuit of a harmonious society, beauty in political life is the pursuit of fairness and justice in the world, that is, the human community, beauty is the common goal pursued by human beings. He hoped that the Chinese and French people would work together to plant the tree of friendship between China and France even stronger. Let the friendship between China and France last forever and bring more benefits to the people of the two countries. 
Mr. Philippe, Mayor of the 15th arrondissement of Paris, said in his speech that I am very pleased to participate in tonight's celebrations of the Chinese New Year and the 60th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and France, and thank the Franco-Chinese Association for Economic, Cultural and Educational Exchange for organizing these celebrations. We are very happy to welcome you to the events you organized, such as the calligraphy workshop that took place a few weeks ago. I would also like to thank all the partners tonight and all the singers, dancers and ** families who will be showcasing their talents tonight. 
According to Philippe, France was the first Western country to recognize the People's Republic of China, a decision made by General de Gaulle on January 27, 1964. Ten years ago, I organized here a seminar on the origins of diplomatic relations between our two countries, which was attended by Bernard de Gaulle, the nephew of General de Gaulle, who was entrusted by the General to establish ties with the People's Republic of China. He reviewed the history of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and France, and pointed out that if General de Gaulle's actions still retain an unfading aura in the memory of Chinese, they still provide reference for contemporary Sino-French relations. General de Gaulle once said that in the second half of the 20th century, China "older than history" would become stronger and more important. France's choices, inspired by its historical destiny, still resonate today: France favors diplomacy over war, law over violence. He wished everyone to make unremitting efforts for the prosperity, happiness and peace of France and China, and wished the friendship between France and China everlast. 
Mr. Robert Amppa, Regional Representative of UNESCO and President of Culture Without Borders International, said that today's event is a moment for all of us to better experience the encounter, sharing and interaction of art and culture. 
He pointed out that since he and Duan Lisheng, President of the Franco-Chinese Association for Economic, Cultural and Educational Exchange, met at the Art and Culture Day in the Louvre Pyramid Hall, the Franco-Chinese Association for Economic, Cultural and Educational Exchange has joined the network of the International Association for Cultures Without Borders to share our experience and strengths, so as to work hard for the development of folk art and culture while fully respecting each other's characteristics. France is a multicultural country where international solidarity associations have always placed human, cultural and social values at the forefront of their concerns. He wished the show every success.
Subsequently, Duan Lisheng, president of the French Franco-Chinese Economic and Cultural Education Exchange Association, and He Likun's wonderful Peking Opera "Pear Blossom Song" kicked off the prelude to the night's theatrical performance. The Tai Chi Shen Yun performed by Ke Wen of the French Oriental Culture Communication Center and French artists, as well as the singing and dancing, folk music, yoga, performance art and other programs performed by French and Chinese artists constantly pushed the atmosphere of the party to a climax and won the thunderous applause of the audience.
This splendid performance not only showcased the rich and diverse culture and art of China and France, but also further enhanced the friendship and understanding between the two peoples. This charity performance was well received by the audience, and the whole performance site was full, and the audience was full of friends. The performances in a variety of art forms showcased the talents and creativity of Chinese and French artists, and at the same time brought people a wonderful experience, and the audience applauded these wonderful performances.
The successful holding of this performance has built a new platform for cultural exchanges between the two countries. This is not only of great significance for deepening the understanding and friendship between the two peoples, but also injects new impetus into the prosperity and development of the culture and art of the two countries. The success of this charity performance is inseparable from the strong support and contributions of all parties. China and France** have given great attention and support to the organization. In addition, non-governmental friendship organizations and cultural institutions also actively participated in it, and their hard work provided a strong guarantee for the smooth progress of the performance.
Through this performance, it not only showcased the rich and diverse culture and art of China and France, but also further deepened the friendship and understanding between the two peoples. Everyone hopes that with the promotion of cultural exchanges and cooperation between China and France, the relations between the two countries will become closer and bring more well-being and happiness to the two peoples.