Students from Chinese Corner Schools across the Federal Capital Territory showcased their talents in dance, drawing, and cultural expression over the weekend at the 13th China-Nigeria Culture Fiesta hosted by the China Cultural Centre (CCC) in Abuja.
The annual event, jointly organised by the CCC and the FCT Secondary Education Board, featured competitions in both Nigerian and Chinese dance categories, as well as the award ceremony "China-Nigeria Friendship" Drawing Competition.
After a series of captivating performances, Government Secondary School (GSS) Dutse Alhaji clinched the first place in the Nigerian dance segment, followed by GSS Gwarinpa and GSS Tudun Wada, which came second and third, respectively.
In the Chinese dance category, GSS Wuse 3 took the top spot, while GDSS Dutse and GSS Nyanya placed second and third, respectively.
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In the drawing competition, Uko Gabriel Francis from GSS Apo won the grand prize of 200,000. Ayis Joseph of GSS Gwarinpa and Courage George from Rahama School took second place, winning 150,000 each, while Evidence Peter (Rahama School), Ogbu Chidera Destiny (GSS Jabi), and Oludosun Abraham (GSS Tudun Wada) shared the third-place prize of 100,000 each.
Winners in the dance categories received valuable gift items such as generator sets, refrigerators, and sound systems, while other participants were presented with consolation prizes in recognition of their efforts.
Speaking at the event, Mr Yang Jianxing, Cultural Counsellor of the Chinese Embassy and Director of the China Cultural Centre, described the fiesta as a vibrant example of the deepening cooperation between China and Nigeria in culture and education.
He said the competition reflected China's commitment to supporting creativity and cross-cultural understanding among young Nigerians.
"Culture is an essential nutrient for nurturing students' minds and cultivating well-rounded personalities. Through art forms such as dance and painting, we hope to help young people better understand the Chinese language and culture while promoting Nigeria's own rich traditions," he said.
Yang commended the FCT Secondary Education Board and the Chinese Corner Schools for their dedication to promoting cultural diversity and for helping students develop global perspectives through education.
Earlier in his remarks, Mohammed Sani Ladan, Director of the FCT Secondary Education Board, commended the CCC for its continued collaboration, noting that the fiesta provides an important platform for students to celebrate creativity and cultural identity.
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