Chinese consulate in Chicago hosts luncheon to celebrate Chinese New Year

The Chinese Consul General in Chicago Zhao Jian  Friday hosted the luncheon in mid-western state of Iowa in the U.S. to celebrate the Chinese New Year, the Year of the Dragon. The dragon in Chinese culture symbolizes courage, wisdom and strength.

China firmly promotes dialogue, exchanges and mutual learning among civilizations and works with other countries to build a community with a shared future for mankind. The events featured performances from Chinese students, videos documenting the shared history of Muscatine and China, and activities, including the exchange of New Year gifts between Chinese and U.S. students.