The Panda Competition, which is its 30th edition this year, is to encourage Australian school students to increase their knowledge of the Chinese culture and history, said Carol Keil, president of the Australia China Friendship Society, the Australian Capital Territory (ACT) Branch, the event''s organizer." />
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30th Panda competition highlights Australia-China cultural links

Canberra (Australia), Nov 6 (UNI) Australian children in Canberra were awarded on Wednesday for their paintings, sculptures, poems, creative collage and constructions surrounding the subject of "the Chinese and the Australian gold rushes."
The Panda Competition, which is its 30th edition this year, is to encourage Australian school students to increase their knowledge of the Chinese culture and history, said Carol Keil, president of the Australia China Friendship Society, the Australian Capital Territory (ACT) Branch, the event's organizer.
Chinese Ambassador to Australia Xiao Qian told the awarding ceremony that he highly appreciated Australian children's interest in Chinese culture, history and art, as the future depends on the future generations and children are the future of the bilateral friendship.
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