This is an international activity aimed at strengthening friendship, mutual understanding and cultural exchange between children in China and ASEAN countries. The event was co-sponsored by the Overseas Chinese Affairs Office of the State Council of China, the Press Office of the State Council, China, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of China, the Ministry of Education of China, the Ministry of Culture and Tourism of China and the People's Government of Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region.
At the launching ceremony, children's representatives from China and ASEAN countries gathered together to participate in colorful cultural performances, interactive games and exchange activities. Through these activities, they experienced the charm of China culture, enhanced their understanding of China, and showed the children in China the customs and cultural characteristics of ASEAN countries.
In order to promote exchanges and cooperation between children in China and ASEAN countries, the event also set up the "Hand in Hand" International Youth Forum. In this forum, children will discuss how to strengthen the friendship between China and ASEAN teenagers and how to jointly cope with global challenges, and share their views and suggestions.
ASEAN (Association of Southeast Asian Nations)
ASEAN is one of the most influential regional organizations in Southeast Asia, which was founded in 1967. Its member countries include Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Brunei, Vietnam, Laos, Myanmar and Cambodia. These countries have close ties and cooperation in politics, economy and culture.
As a regional organization, the main goal of ASEAN is to promote cooperation and exchanges among its member countries and maintain regional peace and stability. To achieve this goal, ASEAN has taken a series of measures, including signing a free trade agreement, establishing a common market and strengthening security cooperation.
In addition to economic cooperation, ASEAN has also carried out extensive exchanges and cooperation in the fields of culture, education, science and technology. For example, ASEAN countries regularly hold cultural festivals and art exhibitions to enhance mutual understanding and friendship; Some joint research centers and laboratories have been established to jointly carry out scientific research and technical cooperation.