China-supported Friendship Square becomes favorable spot for citizens in Addis Ababa

This photo taken on Oct. 27, 2019 shows the construction site of the Friendship Square in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. In Addis Ababa, the capital of Ethiopia, the Friendship Square stands as a popular destination for citizens seeking leisure, especially during holidays. Constructed with the support of Chinese enterprises, it has become a favorable spot for quality time with friends and family.

The Friendship Square, a landmark development lying on around 30 hectares of land, contains an artificial lake, a children's park, a palace of science and technology, a plaza that can accommodate tens of thousands of people at a time, several restaurants and areas for sports exercise. [China First Highway Engineering Co., Ltd./Handout via Xinhua]

People rest at the Friendship Square in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, Feb. 18, 2024. In Addis Ababa, the capital of Ethiopia, the Friendship Square stands as a popular destination for citizens seeking leisure, especially during holidays. Constructed with the support of Chinese enterprises, it has become a favorable spot for quality time with friends and family.

The Friendship Square, a landmark development lying on around 30 hectares of land, contains an artificial lake, a children's park, a palace of science and technology, a plaza that can accommodate tens of thousands of people at a time, several restaurants and areas for sports exercise. [Xinhua/Li Yahui]

This photo taken on Feb. 18, 2024 shows the scenery of the Friendship Square in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. In Addis Ababa, the capital of Ethiopia, the Friendship Square stands as a popular destination for citizens seeking leisure, especially during holidays. Constructed with the support of Chinese enterprises, it has become a favorable spot for quality time with friends and family.

The Friendship Square, a landmark development lying on around 30 hectares of land, contains an artificial lake, a children's park, a palace of science and technology, a plaza that can accommodate tens of thousands of people at a time, several restaurants and areas for sports exercise. [Xinhua/Li Yahui]

People take photos with the monument of the Friendship Square in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, Feb. 18, 2024. In Addis Ababa, the capital of Ethiopia, the Friendship Square stands as a popular destination for citizens seeking leisure, especially during holidays. Constructed with the support of Chinese enterprises, it has become a favorable spot for quality time with friends and family.

The Friendship Square, a landmark development lying on around 30 hectares of land, contains an artificial lake, a children's park, a palace of science and technology, a plaza that can accommodate tens of thousands of people at a time, several restaurants and areas for sports exercise. [Xinhua/Li Yahui]

This photo taken on Feb. 18, 2024 shows the scenery of the Friendship Square in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. In Addis Ababa, the capital of Ethiopia, the Friendship Square stands as a popular destination for citizens seeking leisure, especially during holidays. Constructed with the support of Chinese enterprises, it has become a favorable spot for quality time with friends and family.

The Friendship Square, a landmark development lying on around 30 hectares of land, contains an artificial lake, a children's park, a palace of science and technology, a plaza that can accommodate tens of thousands of people at a time, several restaurants and areas for sports exercise. [Xinhua/Li Yahui]

This photo taken on Feb. 18, 2024 shows the twilight scenery at the Friendship Square in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. In Addis Ababa, the capital of Ethiopia, the Friendship Square stands as a popular destination for citizens seeking leisure, especially during holidays. Constructed with the support of Chinese enterprises, it has become a favorable spot for quality time with friends and family.

The Friendship Square, a landmark development lying on around 30 hectares of land, contains an artificial lake, a children's park, a palace of science and technology, a plaza that can accommodate tens of thousands of people at a time, several restaurants and areas for sports exercise. [Xinhua/Li Yahui]

Children play at the Friendship Square in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, Feb. 18, 2024. In Addis Ababa, the capital of Ethiopia, the Friendship Square stands as a popular destination for citizens seeking leisure, especially during holidays. Constructed with the support of Chinese enterprises, it has become a favorable spot for quality time with friends and family.

The Friendship Square, a landmark development lying on around 30 hectares of land, contains an artificial lake, a children's park, a palace of science and technology, a plaza that can accommodate tens of thousands of people at a time, several restaurants and areas for sports exercise. [Xinhua/Li Yahui]

This photo taken on Feb. 28, 2024 shows the scenery of the Friendship Square in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. In Addis Ababa, the capital of Ethiopia, the Friendship Square stands as a popular destination for citizens seeking leisure, especially during holidays. Constructed with the support of Chinese enterprises, it has become a favorable spot for quality time with friends and family.

The Friendship Square, a landmark development lying on around 30 hectares of land, contains an artificial lake, a children's park, a palace of science and technology, a plaza that can accommodate tens of thousands of people at a time, several restaurants and areas for sports exercise. [Photo by Michael Tewelde/Xinhua]

This photo taken on Dec. 6, 2019 shows the construction site of the Friendship Square in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. In Addis Ababa, the capital of Ethiopia, the Friendship Square stands as a popular destination for citizens seeking leisure, especially during holidays. Constructed with the support of Chinese enterprises, it has become a favorable spot for quality time with friends and family.

The Friendship Square, a landmark development lying on around 30 hectares of land, contains an artificial lake, a children's park, a palace of science and technology, a plaza that can accommodate tens of thousands of people at a time, several restaurants and areas for sports exercise. [China First Highway Engineering Co., Ltd./Handout via Xinhua]

People visit a light show at the Friendship Square in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, Feb. 18, 2024. In Addis Ababa, the capital of Ethiopia, the Friendship Square stands as a popular destination for citizens seeking leisure, especially during holidays. Constructed with the support of Chinese enterprises, it has become a favorable spot for quality time with friends and family.

The Friendship Square, a landmark development lying on around 30 hectares of land, contains an artificial lake, a children's park, a palace of science and technology, a plaza that can accommodate tens of thousands of people at a time, several restaurants and areas for sports exercise. [Xinhua/Li Yahui]

This photo taken on Feb. 27, 2019 shows the site where the Friendship Square is later constructed in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. In Addis Ababa, the capital of Ethiopia, the Friendship Square stands as a popular destination for citizens seeking leisure, especially during holidays. Constructed with the support of Chinese enterprises, it has become a favorable spot for quality time with friends and family.

The Friendship Square, a landmark development lying on around 30 hectares of land, contains an artificial lake, a children's park, a palace of science and technology, a plaza that can accommodate tens of thousands of people at a time, several restaurants and areas for sports exercise. [China First Highway Engineering Co., Ltd./Handout via Xinhua]

People walk at the Friendship Square in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, Feb. 18, 2024. In Addis Ababa, the capital of Ethiopia, the Friendship Square stands as a popular destination for citizens seeking leisure, especially during holidays. Constructed with the support of Chinese enterprises, it has become a favorable spot for quality time with friends and family.

The Friendship Square, a landmark development lying on around 30 hectares of land, contains an artificial lake, a children's park, a palace of science and technology, a plaza that can accommodate tens of thousands of people at a time, several restaurants and areas for sports exercise. [Xinhua/Li Yahui]

This photo taken on Feb. 18, 2024 shows Hadada Ibis at the Friendship Square in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. In Addis Ababa, the capital of Ethiopia, the Friendship Square stands as a popular destination for citizens seeking leisure, especially during holidays. Constructed with the support of Chinese enterprises, it has become a favorable spot for quality time with friends and family.

The Friendship Square, a landmark development lying on around 30 hectares of land, contains an artificial lake, a children's park, a palace of science and technology, a plaza that can accommodate tens of thousands of people at a time, several restaurants and areas for sports exercise. [Xinhua/Li Yahui]

People watch the musical fountain at the Friendship Square in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, Feb. 18, 2024. In Addis Ababa, the capital of Ethiopia, the Friendship Square stands as a popular destination for citizens seeking leisure, especially during holidays. Constructed with the support of Chinese enterprises, it has become a favorable spot for quality time with friends and family.

The Friendship Square, a landmark development lying on around 30 hectares of land, contains an artificial lake, a children's park, a palace of science and technology, a plaza that can accommodate tens of thousands of people at a time, several restaurants and areas for sports exercise. [Xinhua/Li Yahui]

People rest at the Friendship Square in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, Feb. 18, 2024. In Addis Ababa, the capital of Ethiopia, the Friendship Square stands as a popular destination for citizens seeking leisure, especially during holidays. Constructed with the support of Chinese enterprises, it has become a favorable spot for quality time with friends and family.

The Friendship Square, a landmark development lying on around 30 hectares of land, contains an artificial lake, a children's park, a palace of science and technology, a plaza that can accommodate tens of thousands of people at a time, several restaurants and areas for sports exercise. [Xinhua/Li Yahui]

This photo taken on Feb. 18, 2024 shows the musical fountain and light show at the Friendship Square in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. In Addis Ababa, the capital of Ethiopia, the Friendship Square stands as a popular destination for citizens seeking leisure, especially during holidays. Constructed with the support of Chinese enterprises, it has become a favorable spot for quality time with friends and family.

The Friendship Square, a landmark development lying on around 30 hectares of land, contains an artificial lake, a children's park, a palace of science and technology, a plaza that can accommodate tens of thousands of people at a time, several restaurants and areas for sports exercise. [Xinhua/Li Yahui]

People walk at the Friendship Square in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, Feb. 18, 2024. In Addis Ababa, the capital of Ethiopia, the Friendship Square stands as a popular destination for citizens seeking leisure, especially during holidays. Constructed with the support of Chinese enterprises, it has become a favorable spot for quality time with friends and family.

The Friendship Square, a landmark development lying on around 30 hectares of land, contains an artificial lake, a children's park, a palace of science and technology, a plaza that can accommodate tens of thousands of people at a time, several restaurants and areas for sports exercise. [Xinhua/Li Yahui]

People visit the Friendship Square in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, Feb. 18, 2024. In Addis Ababa, the capital of Ethiopia, the Friendship Square stands as a popular destination for citizens seeking leisure, especially during holidays. Constructed with the support of Chinese enterprises, it has become a favorable spot for quality time with friends and family.

The Friendship Square, a landmark development lying on around 30 hectares of land, contains an artificial lake, a children's park, a palace of science and technology, a plaza that can accommodate tens of thousands of people at a time, several restaurants and areas for sports exercise. [Xinhua/Li Yahui]

People watch the musical fountain at the Friendship Square in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, Feb. 18, 2024. In Addis Ababa, the capital of Ethiopia, the Friendship Square stands as a popular destination for citizens seeking leisure, especially during holidays. Constructed with the support of Chinese enterprises, it has become a favorable spot for quality time with friends and family.

The Friendship Square, a landmark development lying on around 30 hectares of land, contains an artificial lake, a children's park, a palace of science and technology, a plaza that can accommodate tens of thousands of people at a time, several restaurants and areas for sports exercise. [Xinhua/Li Yahui]