Over the course of the last several years, an increasing number of Chinese architects have relocated to Egypt, while an increasing number of Egyptian talents have found employment in Chinese enterprises. It is known as “the gateway witnessing Egyptian-Chinese cooperation and friendship” because the P4 division of the Chinese company working on the CBD project in the new administrative capital of Egypt creates a model for cooperation between Egypt and China within the framework of the “Belt and Road” initiative. CBD is the new administrative capital of Egypt.
The project team also carried out a variety of tasks to care for overseas employees, as well as activities to promote cultural integration between Egyptians and Chinese. These activities allowed Egyptian employees to get a taste of Chinese culture and helped to foster integration between the two groups.
Under the motto “We shall get married!,” the members of the project team were married in a large group ceremony in the traditional Chinese way on December 12th, 2022. There was one pair of Chinese couples and three pairs of Egyptian couples who wore gowns that were styled in the Chinese manner. The wedding ceremony is mostly based on a traditional Chinese wedding. However, aspects of Egyptian folk traditions have been included into the event in order to offer best wishes for the continued friendship between China and Egypt. Additionally, the project crew presented them with red envelopes in the traditional Chinese style, wishing the pair unending peace and interdependence, and expressing their heartfelt gratitude to the immigrants who have consistently contributed to the building of the project.
The project team organised a unique yard sale on November 11th, 2022 and hosted it at their location. The camp fair and sales area was divided into sections for items from China and Egypt, cotton socks, and various insect repellent products, among other things. The cost of each item at this event is one Egyptian pound, and attendees may participate in a lottery for the chance to win some excellent prizes. The Egyptian crew couldn’t contain their excitement as they tried some authentic Chinese cuisine.
Egypt and China
The P4 team of the CBD project in the new administrative capital of Egypt has successfully demonstrated the excellent traditional culture charm of China, the depth of friendship through cooperation and exchanges, and will carry out additional cultural exchange activities between Egypt and China in the future to promote the integration of Egyptian and Chinese cultures. This will help to ensure that both cultures are able to coexist harmoniously.