SHNU: The 3rd SHNU International Art Festival, themed “Integration of Multi-culture and Exhibition of Distinctive art”, opened on April 21. Before the opening ceremony, a press conference was held, in which SHNU Vice President Lu Jianfei introduced the 2009 SHNU International Art Festival to the journalists from local media and answered questions. Following the press conference was a brief meeting between SHNU authorities and guests from the Consulate General of India. Both sides expressed hope of further cooperation and exchange in such areas as software training and teacher education. Attendants of the opening ceremony included Riva Ganguly Das, Consul General of Consulate General of India in Shanghai, officials from Shanghai People’s Association for Friendship with Foreign Countries and Shanghai Education Association for international exchange, and SHNU authorities. SHNU President Li Jin delivered a welcome speech and Party Secretary Zhou Honggang declared the opening of the festival. Consul Ms. Riva Ganguly Das was invited to give a speech, in which she expressed gratitude to SHNU and wished the art festival a resounding success. SHNU Vice President Lu Jianfei presided over the ceremony. The performance was jointly staged by Indian orchestra and dancing group and SHNU Dancing Group. The programs by Indian performers were folk orchestral music, folk song singing, Bhangar (the most popular and thrilling folk dance of Punjab, mostly linked with harvesting and danced on moonlit lights); while SHNU Dancing Group put on two dances: Beautiful Spring Scenery and Fire Festival. Thunderous applauses were given from time to time by the audience, who feasted their eyes on the wonderful performance with exotic flavor. Originated in 2005, the SHNU International Art Festival has now been held for the third time and it is believed to have created great opportunities for SHNU teachers and students to enjoy and experience foreign cultures and arts. The festival will last from April till the end of this term. （Written by Jessica）
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