Chengdu Universiade | Language Builds a Soul Bridge - Opening Ceremony of the "Chinese Bridge" Chinese Learning and Interactive Experience Area in Chengdu Universiade Village | Chinese | Chengdu Universiade Village
On the eve of the opening of the 31st Summer Universiade in Chengdu, the "Chinese Bridge" Chinese language learning interactive experience zone, jointly organized by the Center for Foreign Language Exchange and Cooperation of the Ministry of Education, the China University Sports Association, and Chengdu University, was officially unveiled on July 26th at the Chengdu Universiade Village.
Chen Jie, Vice Minister of the Ministry of Education and Vice Chairman of the Chengdu Universiade Organizing Committee, delivered a speech at the opening ceremony, stating that in order to better serve young athletes from all over the world and allow everyone to further understand Chinese language and culture while participating in the competition, the Ministry of Education has set up a "Chinese Bridge" Chinese learning interactive experience area in the Universiade Village to carry out the theme activity of "Speaking with You, Enjoying the Universiade". The experience area includes learning to speak Chinese, writing Chinese characters, cooking Chinese cuisine, singing Chinese songs, and exchanging badges between Chinese and foreign universities. In addition, a series of Chinese cultural experience activities have been organized, and the language service manual "100 Sentences of Chinese in the Universiade" has been published, providing a platform for young people around the world to learn Chinese and communicate with each other, and building a "bridge of language, culture, friendship, and soul". I hope that young friends from all over the world can achieve their dreams, gain friendships, and leave behind a beautiful memory of China.
Chen Jie said that sports carry humanity's beautiful pursuit of peace, unity, and progress. Language, like sports, is also an important carrier of human civilization. Mastering the language of the other country can not only achieve the most direct interpersonal communication, but also deepen the understanding of the magnificent history and splendid culture contained in the language, building the strongest spiritual bridge for communication and exchange between different ethnic groups, countries, and even civilizations. Chinese, as one of the oldest and most beautiful languages in the world, is attracting more and more people to learn and use it. Currently, more than 180 countries and regions around the world are conducting Chinese language teaching, with 83 countries incorporating Chinese into their national education systems. There are over 80000 schools and training institutions offering Chinese language courses, and over 30 million people are learning Chinese.
Su Yunzhe, a student from Southwest University of Finance and Economics and from Italy, said in his speech that learning Chinese not only helped him understand the vast and profound Chinese culture, but also made his life rich and colorful because of Chinese. It was Chinese that brought him confidence and fulfilled his dreams. As a participant in the torch relay segment of this Universiade, he believes that besides the torch itself, the ceremony is more of a spiritual transmission, conveying unity and friendship, and cultural exchange.
At the unveiling ceremony, Chen Jie presented "100 Chinese Poems for the Universiade" and "100 Most Beautiful Ancient Poems in Chengdu" to three members of the American delegation. After the ceremony, the attending guests visited and experienced the interactive projects in the Chinese learning area on site.
"This is my first time in China, coming to Chengdu. The people here are very enthusiastic and can feel the profound cultural heritage of this city." Jessica, a member of the US delegation, said, "I am still trying to learn basic vocabulary such as' hello 'and' thank you ', hoping to learn more daily expressions that may be used recently."
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