Chinese students perform dragon, lion dances at Notun Kuri Sports opening

Chinese students performed dragon and lion dances at the Natun Kuri Sports opening in Khulna on Thursday 5 November 2026.

Khulna, Nov 5 - Traditional Chinese dragon and lion dances performed by a group of students from China added a cultural touch to the opening ceremony of Notun Kuri Sports (Season 2) in Khulna on Thursday.

The students from Yunnan Minzu University in Kunming, Yunnan Province, China, performed the dances in the presence of Prime Minister Tarique Rahman at Khulna District Stadium, said Prime Minister’s Assistant Press Secretary Abdullah Al Mahmud Shahriar.

The performance was part of sports and cultural diplomacy between Bangladesh and China.

Bangladesh Krira Shikkha Protishtan (BKSP) and Yunnan Minzu University have an ongoing sports training exchange programme.

Under the programme, BKSP coaches provide cricket training to students of the Chinese university, while its coaches train BKSP students in wushu, a traditional Chinese martial art.

BKSP athletes also receive training from Chinese coaches in table tennis, athletics, badminton, swimming and diving.

The training exchange and cultural performances reflect the growing sports and cultural cooperation between the two countries.

Earlier, the Prime Minister inaugurated the “Notun Kuri Sports” (Season-2) at Khulna District Stadium by releasing balloons and pigeons.

State Minister for Youth and Sports Md Aminul Haque and Whip and Khulna-3 MP Rakibul Islam were present. - UNB