Sponsored by CPAFFC and the National Committee for the Well-being of the Youth (NCWY), the Third ASEAN-China Youth Cultural Exchange Festival (ACYCEF) was held in Changzhou of Jiangsu Province from 31 July to 5 August 2015. More than 100 young delegates from China and ASEAN countries attended the Festival.

President Gu Xiulian of China-ASEAN Association and NCWY, Vice President Lin Yi of CPAFFC, Vice President Liu Yazhi of NCWY, Executive Vice President Wang Xialin of NCWY(Jiangsu), Secretary Yan Li of CPC Changzhou Committee, and Counsellor Cho Cho Soe of Myanmar Embassy in China representing ASEAN diplomatic missions were also present at major activities of the Festival.

In her speech, Madame Gu Xiulian said China and ASEAN are linked by rivers and mountains, with cultural affinity and close ties of blood. Both China and ASEAN countries are important along the maritime silk road. The Chinese side initiated the ACYCEF aimed at establishing relationship, deepening friendship, increasing exchanges and building common dream between the youth of China and ASEAN countries.

Madame Lin Yi said that all foreign young delegates left their home and parents behind, disregarding intensive heat, and travelled to China from thousand miles away to collect friendship and display the beautiful music to all.  The Chinese side will continue to host the ACYCEF, for the purpose of having frequent gatherings and keeping our friendship fresh !

During the Third ACYCEF, both Chinese and ASEAN delegates planted together 11 trees symbolizing their ever-lasting friendship. They also experienced sinology and Chinese traditional culture, visited Yancheng ruins with 2500 years of history, and watched dragon boat race. On 3 August, the ACYCEF Gala Night was held, at which delegates gave performances with their national features.

Launching ceremony

Madame Gu Xiulian delivering a speech

Madame Lin Yi delivering a speech

Performance by foreign delegates

Performance by Chinese delegates