Chinese Ambassador Wang Tongqing addresses the "2016 Happy Chinese New Year" gala in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Jan 23, 2016. [Photo/cd.china-embassy.org]

A "2016 Happy Chinese New Year" gala was held in the Democratic Republic of the Congo on Jan 23. About 700 representatives, officials and entrepreneurs from the Chinese Embassy in Congo and other institutions were present.

Chinese Ambassador to Congo Wang Tongqing addressed the gala and expressed his best New Year's wishes to all the overseas Chinese and people in Congo.

Performers consisted of Chinese soldiers from the United Nations Interim Force and Congo artists who staged a series of performances, including dances, African drums, Chinese martial arts, calligraphy, and face changing.