Of dumplings and diplomacy


Day of fun: Ouyang throwing arrows into a container during a round of the traditional pitch-pot game at the Chinese Embassy’s open day in Kuala Lumpur. — LEONG WAI YEE/The Star

KUALA LUMPUR: Laughter, ­traditional Chinese music and the aroma of freshly steamed ­dumplings filled the Chinese Embassy here as it opened its doors for a Spring Festival open day celebrating culture, exchange and friendship.

Some 200 guests, including government officials and students from Universiti Pertahanan Nasional Malaysia, International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM) and Universiti Putra Malaysia were invited to tour the embassy grounds and participate in hands-on activities showcasing Chinese traditions.

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