Chengdu, January 4, 2021 The closing ceremony of the online "Great Paradise of Chinese Culture - Germany and Czech Republic Garden" was held in Rong on the 2nd. Since the opening of the park on December 23, 2021, more than 200 Chinese teenagers from two Chinese schools in Germany and the Czech Republic have successfully completed an 11-day study of Chinese culture in the form of "cloud classroom".
The scene of the closing ceremony. Photo courtesy of the Overseas Chinese Affairs Office of Sichuan Province
It is reported that the event was hosted by the Overseas Chinese Affairs Office of the State Council, organized by the Overseas Chinese Affairs Office of Sichuan Province and the Overseas Chinese Affairs Office of Chengdu City, and implemented by Chengdu Xindu No. 1 Middle School, which adopted the method of live teaching and online communication, supplemented by recording courses and volunteer mutual assistance, and closely integrated into the cultural elements of Sichuan characteristics, presenting a cultural feast with rich content, diverse forms and excellent quality for the students attending the park.
"My name is Wen Anna, from the third grade of the Chinese International School in Prague, Czech Republic, this study gave me the opportunity to see the cute giant pandas, the mysterious Sanxingdui, the beautiful Sichuan scenery, and the eye-watering Sichuan cuisine, which I like very much, and I hope to have the opportunity to go to Sichuan to take a walk and see." Wen Anna, a representative of the students, said at the closing ceremony.
Zeng Li, a representative of the teachers of The Huayin Chinese School in Frankfurt, Germany, said that through 11 days of study, the children experienced the vivid image of paper-cutting art, the unique beauty of calligraphy and painting, the magical charm of Chinese martial arts, experienced the profundity of Chinese culture in a fun classroom, and gained too many good memories in a relaxed and happy atmosphere.
Li Xiaoxiang, second-level inspector of the Overseas Chinese Affairs Office of Sichuan Province, said in his speech that he hoped that by holding the activities of the Great Chinese Culture Paradise, more young people of Chinese descent and international friends could participate in it, learn Chinese culture, feel the ancient civilization, be a messenger to strengthen Cultural Exchanges between China and foreign countries and a bridge to promote friendly exchanges between China and foreign countries, and make positive contributions to mutual learning between Chinese and foreign civilizations and people-to-people ties.
At the closing ceremony, teachers and students also reported and performed wonderful programs such as poetry recitation "Journey to Find Roots" and dance "Don't Forget the Initial Heart", and displayed the learning results in an all-round way and relived the happy times through video forms. (End)