Guangzhou Asian Games TV Talk Show - Indonesia

Source: lifeofguangzhou.com

Guangzhou Asian Games TV talk show program 'A Date with 2010' has reached its seventh episode, featuring interviews with the Indonesia Consulate General in Guangzhou.

During the program, Consulate General of Indonesia in Guangzhou Mr. Harimawan Sujitno visited Jinlun Guild Hall (锦纶会馆), and tried learning Embroidery from Chen Shaofang - a famous Canton Embroidery master. Mr. and Mrs. Consulate General of Indonesia in Guangzhou talked about the similarities and differences between Canton Embroidery and Indonesia traditional costume Batik. [more about Canton Embroidery]

As the so-called 'Badminton Kingdom', Indonesia has won the gold medal in badminton since the sport was first introduced. In comparison, Guangzhou is also the most developed city for badminton in China. China Open badminton Championships, the top singles competition in China, is held once a year in Guangzhou.

The series of interview programs named ‘A Date with 2010’ was first broadcast on Guangzhou TV English Channel at 9:30pm to 10pm on January 20, 2008. Organized by Guangzhou Asian Games Organizing Committee, Guangzhou TV and Foreign Affairs Office of the People's Government of Guangzhou Municipality, the TV program is aimed at promoting Guangzhou’s passion for holding the Asian Games, and sharing the cultures of different Asian countries.

‘A Date with 2010’ has ten episodes, which will be broadcast twice a week. Consulate-Generals of different Asian countries in Guangzhou, folk-custom experts, famous athletes, and emigrants in Guangzhou are invited to join the program. (Reported by Shanna Chu)

More episodes:
Interviews with Singapore Consulate General in Guangzhou
Japan Consulate General in Guangzhou

Interviews with Consulate General of the S.R of Vietnam in Guangzhou
Royal Thai Consulate-General in Guangzhou

Interviews with Consulate General of the India in Guangzhou

Editor: Shanna Chu