(260427) -- LOME, April 27, 2026 (Xinhua) -- A Chinese traditional culture contingent composed of students from the Confucius Institute at the University of Lome participates in Togo's Independence Day parade in Lome, Togo, April 27, 2026. Togo on Monday held a grand military parade and civilian procession to celebrate the 66th anniversary of its independence. A Chinese traditional culture contingent composed of students from the Confucius Institute at the University of Lome made its debut as the first folklore group in the procession, marking the first appearance of a foreign cultural contingent in the history of Togo's Independence Day parade. (Xinhua/Si Yuan)
