Sun Bo, director of Art Department of Xiamen Cultural and Tourism Bureau, described the troupe as "one of the business cards of Xiamen," noting that its growing popularity has reached many African states too.

"I am impressed by many African countries participating in the festival. I have seen their enthusiastic performances and I hope to have more opportunities to learn from each other," Sun told Xinhua.

The second day of the festival also witnessed shows of various African troupes, including Aswan Folk Troupe from Egypt, Ahalina Troupe from Sudan, Rockies Troupe from Uganda, Afro-Nation Troupe from DR Congo, Rose D'Algerie from Algeria and others.

Khaled Houbad from Rose D'Algerie said that it was the fourth time for his troupe to take part in the Afro-Chinese Arts and Folklore Festival, noting that they were met by hospitality and warm welcome in Egypt.

"The idea of Afro-Chinese cultural interaction is very good, because there is some kind of harmony between Asian and African cultures in general," said the Algerian troupe member.

Before one of the shows, Osubo Julius, a 16-year-old member of Uganda's Rockies Troupe, was dressed like a primitive shirtless African hunter or warrior with an attractive outfit full of accessories while his lower body was covered with a material similar to animal skin.

"This is my first time to join the Afro-Chinese festival. I love it and I do enjoy it so much because I meet here a variety of people from different places and cultures, which is very good to build relationships between peoples," Julius said.

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