Confucius Institute Journey to China Spring 2014, Issue 21 | Page 8

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CAFA Chinese New Year Gala
The CI partnered with the
Chinese American Friendship
Association (CAFA) to host the
annual Chinese New Year Gala.
This event was held in Chapel
Hill and drew a large audience of
over 1,500 people from different
areas of NC to come together
to celebrate the year of the
Horse. Secretary of State, Elaine
Marshall, and a representative
from the Chinese Embassy gave
welcoming remarks. Audience
members enjoyed very diverse
performa