By Edith Mutethya in Nairobi, KenyaChina and Kenyas deepening intercultural exchanges have not only given young Kenyans a platform to showcase their talents but they are also helping the country to grow the subsector, a Kenyan official said.Dr. Kipro...
By Edith Mutethya in Nairobi, Kenya
China and Kenya's deepening intercultural exchanges have not only given young Kenyans a platform to showcase their talents but they are also helping the country to grow the subsector, a Kenyan official said.
Dr. Kiprop Lagat, the director of Culture in the Ministry of Sports, Culture and Heritage at the Chinese embassy has implemented several cultural exchanges and facilitated artists and public officials to travel to China for capacity building.
Additionally, top Chinese artists mostly from Chinese universities have visited Kenya on several occasions and participated in painting and impacting artistic knowledge on their Kenyan counterparts.
"It is clear that cultural exchange opportunities build capacity for cultural entrepreneurs and enhances market for Kenyan and Chinese cultural goods. Our International Arts and Cultural Centre has established a center of excellence that continues to enable us bring out our rich cultural heritage," Dr. Lagat said.
Dr. Lagat made his the remarks on Tuesday during the exhibition on the 5th anniversary of Beijing's Top TV Dramas and Movies Broadcasting Season which also marked the official unveiling of the Next Superstar Show.
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