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The Citizen
21-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The Citizen
Young Aleah shows off linguistic talent
AT just eight years old, Virginia resident Aleah Ramouthar has shown off a natural aptitude for learning and speaking Mandarin. The Grade Three learner at Glenashley Junior Primary recently placed second in the country at the fifth 'Chinese Bridge' Chinese Show for Primary School Students competition in Cape Town. Incredibly, she only started learning Mandarin in February this year. Also read: Durban North resident shapes bodyboarding journey She was recommended by the Confucius Institute at Durban University of Technology and the competition saw Aleah recite a poem, as well as share her journey and love for the Mandarin language and culture. Besides showcasing her linguistic talents, Aleah was also the youngest contestant at the competition. 'I'm very happy with my results. I had a three-minute speech which I memorised and learnt with my teacher. I gave a self-introduction, spoke about how I started learning Mandarin and I told the judges how much I love Chinese culture, especially the outfits. My goal is to enter next year and hopefully go all the way,' she said. Aleah was inspired by her teacher Vivian Zeng, who works for the Confucius Institute based at DUT. 'Last year my niece, Mahi Roopchund, placed first in this very same competition. I taught her privately and also gave a demo at her school, Glenashley Junior Primary. Because of that they asked if I would consider extra-murals. That's how it started and Aleah's mother signed her up for the classes. She has shown how talented she is, especially as she only started learning Mandarin recently,' Zeng said. Also read: Glen Hills church stitches for charitable causes Aleah's mother Diana said this experience has transformed her daughter. 'Aleah is one of three and she is a very shy young girl. We were just amazed when we heard her speaking on stage and reciting a poem on stage so confidently. She is certainly the first in the family to learn another language other than Afrikaans and English. I think Vivian's demo really inspired Aleah because she came home with a registration form. She was so persistent that she wanted to learn Mandarin and I actually signed her up on the day the first lesson was taught. We are so proud of her and we are grateful to Vivian who also inspired her and encouraged her to take part,' she said. For more from Northglen News, follow us on Facebook , X or Instagram. You can also check out our videos on our YouTube channel or follow us on TikTok. Click to subscribe to our newsletter – here At Caxton, we employ humans to generate daily fresh news, not AI intervention. Happy reading!
Morocco World
15-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Morocco World
Chinese Bridge Competition Boosts China-Morocco Relations
Rabat – The Chinese Bridge competition's final phase took place on June 14 at Mohammed V University in Rabat to celebrate Chinese studies and bilateral cultural exchange in Morocco. This was part of an international competition that brought together competitors celebrating cultural exchange. The winner of the international Chinese language proficiency competition for foreign students earns a scholarship to study in China. This is part of an effort to connect friendship across nations. This event was the final of a national competition marked by the participation of Moroccan university students from three universities. The universities that participated in the competition were Hassan II University in Casablanca, Mohammed V University in Rabat, and Abdelmalek Essaadi University in Tangier. The first part of the competition was based on Mandarin speaking, writing, and listening. Twelve participants took part in the grand final competition, with the first half of the event being a speaking test and the second half taking place as activities associated with Chinese culture. The winner of the Special Prize went to Yasmine El Mezouari El Galoui, who participated by performing traditional calligraphy and a tea ceremony. El Galoui will likely go to China on a six-month internship and represent Morocco in China. The first prize recipient was Najlaa Maouzi. All of the twelve participants were then presented with certificates of achievement in excellence. The other cultural activities that were displayed at this event included Chinese calligraphy, traditional painting, dancing, singing, drumming, as well as Kung-Fu and other martial arts. Each of the twelve participants performed one activity in combination with films produced with traditional artwork, most composed of natural designs. The Moroccan Government, the Chinese Embassy in Rabat, organized the event in collaboration with two Chinese universities, the East China Normal University in Shanghai and the Beijing Language and Cultural University The Chinese Ambassador to Morocco, Li Changlin , was in attendance and gave a speech at the end of the event to emphasize the importance of academic and cultural exchanges to build relations between the two nations. In a statement to Morocco World News (MWN), the Chinese ambassador stressed that China attaches great importance to the competition, noting that the contest took place in a favorable context amid the development of bilateral ties between Morocco and China. 'As you know, I also said in my speech, there is a dynamic in Sino-Moroccan cooperation. We have a very interesting cultural exchange. We have a very interesting cultural exchange,' he told MWN. This event comes during a period when the two countries have strengthened their bilateral relations, and the final was held under the banner 'One World, One Family'. It was also described as the Chinese Bridge, bringing the two nations together. This event also signifies the current dynamics of Moroccan-Chinese bilateral relations centred on the Belt and Road Initiative. This initiative is a large-scale connectivity project with a number of large-scale investments China has made to strengthen its diplomatic position. This was a great and successful event to be able to expand Chinese relations and cultural horizons with nations across Africa and the rest of the world. Tags: African EducationChina and Morocco
Associated Press
10-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Associated Press
International friends explore Cixi, and the red waxberry feast conveys the millennium-old 'beauty'
In Cixi in June, the mountains and fields are covered with red waxberries, and the air is filled with the sweet-and-sour aroma of the fruit. From June 4th to 5th, a group of international friends from all over the world delved into this famous city in the south of the Yangtze River, embarking on a unique cultural exploration journey as 'Global Promoters for Cixi Waxberries'. They climbed the waxberry Mountains, savoured delicious cuisine, admired celadon, and visited intelligent manufacturing facilities. Using their cameras, they told the touching stories of 'the Hometown of Chinese Waxberries' to global audiences, helping the cultural IP of Cixi Waxberries set sail overseas. 'Wow, this coffee is so creative and unique! It has a natural sweetness of waxberries. It's different from the coffee I usually drink. There's no need to add sugar!' Fodil, a winner of the Grand Prize in the 'Chinese Bridge' Story-telling Contest from France, exclaimed this while tasting the creative waxberry-flavored coffee. At the Shanglin Lake Celadon Culture Heritage Park, these foreign friends enthusiastically visited two cultural and tourism markets, 'Charming Shanglin' and 'Celadon and Waxberry Tales'. They enjoyed the 'Tang-style Tea Ceremony' performance, tasted waxberry-flavored desserts, waxberry wine, and various Cixi snacks, explored Cixi's cultural and creative products, and shared the down-to-earth Cixi delicacies and creative items with their global fans through the camera. In the simple and elegant Lianshuxia Art Village, international friends witnessed the transformation of old farmhouses into cafes, homestays, and reception halls. They took an immersive tour of the Intangible Cultural Heritage Exhibition Hall of Secret-color Porcelain, sipped tea and chatted in the idyllic rural environment. Following the sightseeing route, they observed how art had revitalized over 3,000 square meters of idle farmhouses, how the countryside had been given new life, and experienced the beautiful transformation brought about by rural revitalization. Subsequently, the international friends plunged into the lush waxberry mountains in Cixi. They were divided into groups to start an interesting 'waxberry-picking competition'. Their deft fingers moved among the branches and leaves, experiencing both the joy and difficulty of harvest. David from Australia said excitedly, 'This is the first time I've eaten waxberries. They're both sour and sweet, with a really unique taste. The freshness is incredible!' At the subsequent 'Waxberry Feast', the sweet and sour taste of waxberry wine and waxberries was memorable. Creative dishes like waxberry-flavored braised pork, waxberry-flavored spareribs, and waxberry-flavored squirrel-shaped fish made the international friends praise the wonderful combination of Cixi waxberries in dishes, exclaiming that it 'opened up a new world of taste buds.' The charm of Cixi extends far beyond waxberries. In the studio of Shi Zhen, a national-level inheritor of intangible cultural heritage in the Shishan area, the gentle lustre of celadon and the bright and juicy waxberries complement each other. The superb clay-throwing skills demonstrated on-site by Master Shi Zhen made these foreign friends hold their breath in concentration. After trying to throw clay by herself, Maria from Russia exclaimed, 'I've learned that Yue Kiln celadon has a thousand-year-old history in China. Experiencing this production process, I feel that celadon embodies the wisdom of the ancient Chinese working people and is also an important symbol of China's intangible cultural heritage.' In order to let the global promoters experience the profound industrial strength of Cixi, the event carefully arranged an 'Intelligent Manufacturing in Cixi' experience. At Haitong Food Group, foreign friends witnessed how small waxberries, through modern technology, are transformed into high-quality juices, dried fruits and other food products that sell well around the world. In the newly unveiled Cixi Smart Home Appliances Pavilion, the exhibition halls of enterprises such as Fotile Group and BULL Electric are filled with a dazzling array of commodities, making people overwhelmed. The futuristic smart home appliances even made these international friends marvel continuously. Denzil from Australia and his wife Kristina from Ukraine said, 'The small home appliances in Cixi are so smart. I particularly like the noise-reducing hair dryer. It can be manually adjusted to three temperature levels, and the price is so affordable. I really need it!' They 'couldn't resist' and immediately started the 'shopping spree' mode. They placed orders for products by scanning the QR code online and had them easily mailed home. It is reported that the awarding ceremony was held on-site during this Global Promoters for Cixi waxberries event. Ten foreign friends participating in this event were conferred the titles of Global Promoters for Cixi Waxberries and Honorary Villagers of Lianshuxia Art Village. They made a 'three-year agreement' to witness the positive development of Cixi waxberries. This immersive experience event of 'Global Promoters for Cixi Waxberries' is an important measure taken by Cixi to innovatively promote the integration of culture and tourism and enhance the international influence of local culture. Through the unique bridge of 'international friends', from a first-person perspective, with immersive experiences and global social media dissemination, vivid stories about Cixi's industries, local products and cultures are told. The event not only effectively attracted extensive attention on overseas social media platforms, injecting international traffic into the Cixi waxberry brand, but also deepened the coordinated development of the 'waxberry economy' with industries such as culture-tourism and intangible cultural heritage. It has strongly shaped Cixi's international image as the 'Hometown of Waxberries in China', featuring both profound heritage and modern vitality. As the content created by the 'global promoters' continues to gain traction on overseas social media platforms, this 'oriental ruby' from Cixi, with its unique cultural charm and industrial value, is attracting more of the world's attention, ushering in a new chapter of spreading its fragrance across the globe. Media Contact Company Name: Cixi International Communication Center Contact Person: Qi Xing Email: Send Email Phone: 18500052721 Country: China Website: Source: The China Box
The Star
06-06-2025
- The Star
Botswana hosts Chinese proficiency contest for primary school students
GABORONE, June 6 (Xinhua) -- The final of the "Chinese Bridge" Chinese Proficiency Competition for primary school students in Botswana was held Friday in the capital, Gaborone. Organized by the Confucius Institute at the University of Botswana (CIUB) and hosted by the Chinese Embassy in Botswana, the event showcased local people's growing interest in learning the Chinese language and culture and highlighted the deepening cultural and educational ties between the two countries. The competition featured three segments, namely a written test, a speech, and a talent show. Ten students from five local primary schools demonstrated their skills in poetry, singing, dancing, martial arts, and traditional Chinese paper-cutting. Eleven-year-old Nomsa Kelepile, who began learning Chinese at the CIUB in March this year, emerged as this year's champion. Delighted by her achievement, she said she looks forward to representing Botswana in the global finals to be held in China. "Children are the future, and language is the bridge (that) connects people," said Cui Yin, counselor of the Chinese Embassy in Botswana. "Botswana's bright young minds will brighten the future of Botswana and bridge our two countries and peoples." As this year marks the 50th anniversary of the establishment of the diplomatic ties between China and Botswana, Cui said that such educational exchanges will continue to deepen bilateral cooperation. Pansy Mphinyane, a representative from the Ministry of Child Welfare and Basic Education, emphasized the broader impact of cultural exchange, noting that learning Chinese at a young age lays a foundation for lasting friendship and mutual understanding among children from both countries.
Zawya
05-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Zawya
Chinese Embassy in Rwanda Held the 5th Chinese Bridge-Chinese Show for Foreign Primary School Students
On June 1st , Chargé d'affaires a.i. Mme. LIN Hang, attended the 5th Chinese Bridge-Chinese Show for Foreign Primary School Students. The event drew more than 200 attendees, including the Mayor of Musanze in Rwanda's Northern Province, the Founder and Principal of the Wisdom School Musanze, representatives from the Confucius Institute in Rwanda, and Chinese language enthusiasts. Chargé d'affaires a.i. Mme. LIN Hang began by extending warm wishes to all students for a joyful International Children's Day on June 1st. She commended the Wisdom School Musanze for its unwavering commitment to promoting the Chinese language and traditional Chinese Lin said that the Chinese Bridge-Chinese Show is not only a language competition, but also a bridge of China and Rwanda connecting hearts and minds. She further encouraged the students to aim high, step beyond their comfort zones, embrace continuous learning and self-challenging, draw inspiration from these two great civilizations, and empower themselves to become pillars of our shared future and goodwill ambassadors forging bonds between our peoples. The Mayorof Musanze, Claudien NSENGIMANA, underscored the particular importance of learning Chinese. He encouraged students to delve deeper into their study and research, seize emerging opportunities, and work together to forge a brighter future of Rwanda and China. Centered on the theme "Chinese Joy & Fun," the students shared their personal connections to China in Chinese, and showcased their love for Chinese culture by performances of singing, dancing, drama and martial arts. Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Embassy of the People's Republic of China in the Republic of Rwanda.
