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Zhang Zhizhong

2026-06-082026-09-16

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  1. September 2026
  2. The Standard

    Zhang Zhizhong, chargé d’affaires of the Chinese Embassy in Kenya, described the exhibition and fashion shows as a platform for cultural exchange and people-to-people connections.

    Century-old mamianqun skirt on display at Nairobi's China-Africa costume exhibition
  3. Citizen Digital

    Chinese Chargé d’Affaires Zhang Zhizhong said the exhibition was designed to go beyond cultural display, with Chinese partners seeking to share expertise and skills with Kenyan communities.

    Kenya, China deepen cultural ties through fashion and creative economy
  4. August 2026
  5. Citizen Digital

    Zhang Zhizhong; Secretary General of the Chinese People’s Association for Friendship with Foreign Countries, Mr.

    Mathare takes centre stage as DBSA carnival celebrates young talent
  6. June 2026
  7. Citizen Digital

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    China-Hunan film week opens new chapter in Kenya-China creative collaboration

Sunday 13 September

  1. Century-old Chinese skirt featured at Nairobi costume exhibition

    A mamianqun, or horse-face skirt over a century old from China's Shandong province, is on display at the National Museums of Kenya as part of the China-Africa Costume Culture and Art Exhibition, which brings together traditional Chinese dress and contemporary African fashion through accompanying fashion shows and cultural exchange.

    13 September 2026 · The Standard

Friday 11 September

  1. Kenya, China deepen cultural ties through fashion, creative economy

    Kenya and China are seeking to deepen cultural cooperation through fashion, heritage preservation, skills development and the creative economy, with a China-Africa Costume Culture and Art Exhibition opened at the National Museums of Kenya in Nairobi. The Director of Culture said cultural cooperation should be an integral component of Kenya-China and broader Africa-China relations through people-to-people exchanges involving artists, cultural practitioners, museums, researchers, designers, and young people.

    11 September 2026 · Citizen Digital

Sunday 16 August

  1. DBSA carnival showcases young talent in Mathare schools

    The Dream Building Service Association held a four-day carnival from 5–8 August 2026 at Mathare's Area 4 Sports Grounds, bringing together children from DBSA-supported schools to display sporting abilities, creativity and cultural talents through football, modelling, singing, dancing, choir performances, poetry and rap.

    16 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

Monday 8 June

  1. China-Hunan Film Week launches in Nairobi for creative collaboration

    Kenya and China have launched the China-Hunan Film Week in Nairobi, bringing Chinese cinema to Kenyan audiences and creating opportunities for filmmakers from the two countries to collaborate and strengthen cultural exchanges.

    8 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

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