7月25日，以“水墨幻境，古韵西安”为主题的“中国文化日”活动在澳大利亚维多利亚州白马市市政厅举行，中国驻墨尔本总领事房新文出席活动并致辞。此次活动吸引了包括维州州长艾伦、多元文化部长斯蒂特、维州反对党领袖佩苏托、联邦议员贾兰、沃拉汉，以及来自维州27所中小学的约1100名学生共同参与。
房新文总领事在致辞中强调了中国文化的悠久历史和灿烂成就，指出中华文化已成为澳大利亚多元文化的重要组成部分，通过此次活动，旨在让澳大利亚民众深入体验和感受中国文化的独特魅力。他鼓励在场的学生们学习中文和了解中国文化，利用中国对澳大利亚的免签政策，亲身体验中国博大精深的传统文化与现代风貌，成为中澳友好交流的年轻使者。
### 多元文化与友好交流的体现
维州州长艾伦对“中国文化日”活动给予高度评价，赞扬了活动对于展现多元文化和多元社会的重要意义。他强调维州政府将继续倾听华人社区的声音，支持华人社区的繁荣发展，改善生活福祉，同时深化维州与江苏省的友好合作关系。艾伦还指出，维州与江苏省的友好省州关系已持续45年，双方应进一步加强经贸、直航等领域的合作。
### 文化体验与互动
活动分为上下午两场，内容丰富多样，包括唐宫廷舞、蒙古呼麦、傣族孔雀舞和唐茶演出等，为现场观众带来了精彩纷呈的文化体验。嘉宾和学生们积极参与到唐茶茶道、书法、绘画、团扇制作、手工香囊、中国乐器、中国传统服饰妆造等文化体验中，同时参与投壶、套圈、铜钱投币等互动游戏，与来自中国的艺术家们进行充分交流互动，留下了难忘的瞬间。
### 结语
“中国文化日”活动不仅展示了中国文化的深厚底蕴，也为澳大利亚民众提供了一个深入了解和体验中国文化的平台，促进了中澳两国人民之间的文化交流与友谊。活动的成功举办，不仅加深了澳大利亚民众对中国文化的认识和欣赏，也为增进两国之间的友好关系和合作奠定了坚实的基础。
英语如下：
### “Chinese Culture Day” Celebrated in Melbourne: New Opportunities for Sino-Australian Friendly Exchange
On July 25, the “Chinese Culture Day” event, themed “Ink Dreams and Ancient Charm of Xi’an,” was held at the City Hall of Footscray, Victoria, Australia. H.E. Fang Xunwen, Consul General of China in Melbourne, attended the event and delivered a speech. The event was attended by key figures such as Victoria’s Governor Allan, Minister for Multicultural Affairs Steet, Leader of the Opposition Pesutto, Federal MPs Jaran and Waraham, and approximately 1,100 students from 27 secondary schools across Victoria.
In his speech, Consul General Fang Xunwen emphasized the profound history and splendid achievements of Chinese culture, highlighting its integral role in Australia’s multicultural society. He aimed to deepen the understanding and appreciation of Chinese culture among Australians through this event. He encouraged the students present to learn Chinese and gain knowledge about Chinese culture, utilizing China’s visa-free policy for Australia to experience the vast and profound traditional culture and modern landscape of China, thus becoming young ambassadors for friendly exchanges between China and Australia.
### Demonstrating Cultural Diversity and Friendly Dialogue
Victoria’s Governor Allan highly praised the “Chinese Culture Day” event, emphasizing its significance in showcasing diversity and multiculturalism. He highlighted Victoria’s government’s commitment to listening to the Chinese community’s voices, supporting its prosperity, improving living standards, and strengthening the friendly relationship between Victoria and Jiangsu Province. Allan noted that the friendly provincial relationship between Victoria and Jiangsu has been in place for 45 years, and both should further deepen cooperation in economic and trade sectors, direct flights, and other areas.
### Cultural Experience and Interaction
The event was divided into morning and afternoon sessions, featuring a diverse range of activities such as Tang court dance, Mongolian Throat Singing, Dai孔雀 dance, and a Chinese tea performance, providing audiences with a feast of cultural experiences. Guests and students actively engaged in cultural experiences such as tea ceremony, calligraphy, painting, fan making, traditional Chinese perfume creation, Chinese instruments, traditional Chinese clothing makeup, and interactive games like archery, ring toss, and coin throwing. They had ample opportunities to communicate and interact with Chinese artists, creating memorable moments.
### Conclusion
The “Chinese Culture Day” event not only showcased the depth and richness of Chinese culture but also provided a platform for Australian audiences to learn and experience Chinese culture. This event significantly promoted cultural exchanges and friendship between the two countries, enhancing mutual understanding and appreciation of Chinese culture among Australians and laying a solid foundation for strengthening friendly relations and cooperation between China and Australia.
【来源】http://www.chinanews.com/gj/2024/07-26/10258059.shtml
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