Follow Greece Investment Immigration and Greece News: On December 15, overseas Chinese groups in Greece held a Christmas charity bazaar at the Kypseli Market in downtown Athens. All proceeds from the bazaar will be donated to the Athens Reception and Solidarity Center. This marks the third consecutive year that overseas Chinese groups in Greece have held such a Christmas charity event.
Chinese Ambassador to Greece Du Qiwen and his wife, embassy staff, Mayor of Athens Giorgos Kaminis, representatives from the Union of Greek Shipowners, the Greece-China Friendship Association and other friendship organizations, eight overseas Chinese associations in Greece, and thousands of Greek citizens attended the charity bazaar.
On the day of the event, Athens was bathed in sunshine. The venue was decorated with bright Chinese national flags, traditional red lanterns, and Chinese knots, creating a festive atmosphere. With a steady stream of guests and bustling stalls, the air was filled with the lively spirit of a carnival. Hundreds of items with distinct Chinese characteristics, such as Chinese knots, tea, silk, panda toys, Peking Opera masks, calligraphy, paintings, and ceramics, caught everyone's eye. Visitors who "surrounded" the stalls generously purchased their "favorites." A Greek friend showed a reporter his "trophies" and excitedly remarked that it was a win-win situation: he could obtain beautiful Chinese goods while giving back to society. At the bazaar, traditional Chinese delicacies carefully prepared by well-known local Chinese restaurants filled the air with fragrance, allowing many visitors to enjoy a feast.
In his speech, Chinese Ambassador to Greece Du Qiwen highly praised the charity event organized by the overseas Chinese groups. He stated that by holding this bazaar, the overseas Chinese in Greece expressed their friendly sentiments toward the Greek people amidst the economic crisis, while also reciprocating the support and assistance received from all sectors of Greek society during their business development.
Mayor of Athens Giorgos Kaminis expressed his pleasure in participating in the overseas Chinese charity event once again. He noted that holding such activities in the current challenging economic environment in Greece is very meaningful, as it encourages the Greek people to unite and cooperate to face difficulties and overcome the current economic crisis. He added that the Athens municipal government is currently working to expand the city's commercial activities, vigorously develop the tourism industry, and improve infrastructure, and the arrival of Chinese friends today helps the people of Athens achieve these goals.
It is reported that in order to prepare for this event, the various overseas Chinese groups in Greece began preparing items months in advance, and embassy staff also contributed significantly to the preparations. Staff members at the scene told reporters that every Chinese item sold carried the deep friendship of the overseas Chinese in Greece toward the Greek people. Through this event, not only did the Greeks gain a better understanding of Chinese products, but they also gained further insight into the lives and business operations of Chinese people in the country.
That evening, the overseas Chinese groups in Greece held a donation ceremony for the Christmas charity bazaar, donating all proceeds of 10,390 Euros from the day's sales to the Athens Reception and Solidarity Center.