On the evening of the 21st, the annual 2026 Cape Town Carnival in South Africa was grandly held. The theme of this carnival is "Follow Your Heart", attracting tens of thousands of South African citizens and international tourists to participate. A Chinese phalanx consisting of more than 150 Chinese people made a collective appearance, becoming a highly anticipated Eastern scenic spot in the entire venue. The Chinese phalanx this time combines traditional culture and modern technology. The 8-meter-high giant lion dance float is very eye-catching. The float is equipped with intelligent robots, and the lion head is agile and full of momentum. Accompanied by the passionate music of "Men Should Be Self Strengthening", the Chinese flame dragon flies in the sky and shines brightly. On the Jimmy Tiger float, the Sichuan Opera face changing performance drew cheers from the audience. Giant panda dolls interact enthusiastically with street dwellers. In the painting team provided by the Huaxing Art Troupe in Cape Town, South Africa, a phalanx of Chinese youths dressed in petal skirts spun and danced, showcasing traditional Eastern aesthetics to the audience present; Teachers and students from the Confucius Institute at Stellenbosch University in South Africa appeared in Hanfu, showcasing the charm of traditional Chinese clothing; There are countless fans of the adorable giant panda in the circle, and the giant panda dolls interact enthusiastically with the live audience, making the whole scene adorable. Chinese opera actors high five with the audience along the way. Dong Gang, the head of the South African Cape Town Huaxing Art Troupe responsible for planning and organizing this Chinese phalanx, stated that 2026 is the year of cultural exchange between China and Africa. The appearance of the Chinese community at this carnival not only demonstrates the cultural confidence of overseas Chinese, but also builds a bridge for cultural exchange between China and Africa on the stage of multicultural integration. (New Society)