His Excellency Mr Peng Yijun, Chargé d’Affaires of the Embassy of the People’s Republic of China, visited the Sacred Heart Minor Seminary School, Victoria, Gozo on Thursday to preside over a Book Donation Ceremony.

Mr Yijun accepted the invitation of the school’s Headmaster Fr. Charles Sultana to preside the over one-hour long ceremony which was held at the Catholic Action Hall adjacent to the school.

During the ceremony, Form 4 student Matthew Camilleri delivered the welcoming address.

Student Laurent Jacques Bishop sang Dominic Grech’s ‘Inti Djamant’ and J. S. Bach’s Ave Maria. Then, the students were shown two short video clips introducing China and the Chinese New Year.

The donation of the books followed, these were presented to the school’s librarian Mr. Paul Galea. The students’ council was presented with a panda doll by Mr Peng Yijun. Then, Mr Yijun delivered his speech.

The school’s headmaster also addressed the students and thanked the Chargé d’Affaires for the generous donation.

During his short message, Fr. Sultana referred to the excellent relationships between the two countries and emphasised the common values shared by the two countries. The school presented a memento, specifically done by the Design and Technology teachers, to Mr Yijun.

The ceremony ended with Chinese performances featuring indigenous musical instruments. Light refreshments followed.

Student Giacomo Debrincat was the compère during the ceremony.

Photo by Christopher Camilleri

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