The Spring Festival of the Year of the Snake is approaching. Addis Ababa, the capital of Ethiopia, is filled with the festive atmosphere of the New Year. The Friendship Park in the city center, which was built with China's assistance, is green with grass and blooming with flowers. On January 12th, the "Celebration of the 55th Anniversary of the Establishment of Diplomatic Relations between China and Ethiopia and the Spring Festival Gala" jointly organized by the Chinese Embassy in Ethiopia and the Ethiopia-China Chamber of Commerce was held at the central square of the park. Former Ethiopian President Mulatu, former Speaker of the House of People's Representatives Abadula, Finance Minister Shide, Minister of Culture and Sports Shewit, State Minister of Foreign Affairs Mesganu, President of Addis Ababa University Samuel, diplomatic envoys from various countries in Ethiopia, Ambassador Chen Hai and the main diplomatic officers of the embassy, the head of the Ethiopia-China Chamber of Commerce, Chinese entrepreneurs and representatives of the Chinese community in Ethiopia, as well as cultural, media, academic and other figures from all walks of life in Ethiopia, totaling more than 500 people, attended the opening ceremony.