摘要
'The yearlong China Cultural Year has fascinated French people with some 300 well-prepared, high-quality programs. By the joint efforts of Chinese and French organizers, the event has come to a close with great success.'- Madame Meng Xiaosi, Vice Minister of Culture of China, spoken at the China Cultural Year press conference on July 5, 2004.
The night of July 2, 2004. The Palace of Versaille. Chinese-style red palace lanterns glittered amid trees and lotus lights with oriental charm floated in the lake. Distinguished guests from China and thousands of French celebrities and officials gathered to await the closing of China Cultural Year. When the clock struck twelve, vigorous music suddenly
