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We Share the Same Moon - Mid-Autumn Poetry Gathering

Name: We Share the Same Moon - Mid-Autumn Poetry Gathering
Start: 2026-09-25
End: 2026-09-25
Location: Nairobi

The "We Share the Same Moon - Mid-Autumn Poetry Gathering" is a cultural celebration held in Nairobi, bringing together Chinese and Kenyan nationals. The event marks the Mid-Autumn Festival and features poetry recitations, traditional music, and martial arts.

Date: Sep 25, 2026
Location: Nairobi
Status: Recently ended
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We Share the Same Moon - Mid-Autumn Poetry Gathering

Date: Sep 25, 2026
Location: Nairobi

Cultural Festival Poetry Mid Autumn Festival

Event summary

Highlights

Poetry recitations by Chinese and Kenyan students
Guzheng (traditional Chinese zither) performances
Martial arts demonstrations
Sichuan Opera's face-changing art

This cultural gathering takes place at the rooftop garden of the Global Trade Centre in Nairobi. It is presented as part of "We Share the Same Moon - Mid-Autumn Poetry Gathering," a global initiative from China's Ministry of Culture and Tourism, with the Nairobi event being its first edition in East Africa. The program primarily focuses on poetry, with students from the Confucius Institutes at the University of Nairobi and Kenyatta University reciting Chinese verse.

Attendees can experience various traditional Chinese cultural performances, including the playing of the guzheng (a traditional Chinese zither), martial arts demonstrations, and an exhibition of Sichuan Opera's face-changing art. A Chinese tea ceremony is also part of the celebration, alongside displays of calligraphy and paintings. Organized by the China General Chamber of Commerce in East Africa, the event aims to foster friendship and cultural exchange between China and Kenya.

Practical details

Location described by the source: Global Trade Centre; www.thestar.com.my
Area for browsing nearby events: Nairobi

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