Promoting Communication and Writing Friendship (Universiade Mission) Cultural Exchange | Activities | Universiade
Civilization is colorful through communication, and enriched through mutual learning. The rich and colorful cultural exchange activities have become a scenic spot during the Universiade, and young people from all over the world have enhanced their understanding through cultural exchanges, writing a vivid chapter of unity and friendship
The Universiade event lights up Chengdu. On the field, thrilling duels take turns; Outside the arena, the world's youth share a cultural feast. During the Universiade, a series of cultural exchange activities with international style, Chinese style, and Bashu charm were exciting, opening a new window for the world to understand Chinese culture.
From the stunning "Sun God Bird" pattern at the opening ceremony to the Sichuan Opera face changing performance that sparked enthusiastic cheers before the award ceremony; From the intangible cultural heritage experience activities that make athletes linger in the Universiade Village, to multiple scenic cultural sightseeing routes... Youth from various delegations fully experience the unique charm of Chinese culture.
Cultural exchange promotes friendship among young people from various countries. "Great music has the faintest notes" Guqin special concert shows the charm of Chinese music that has been passed down for thousands of years, and "Dance Color Homeland" theme evening party shows the unique appeal of Chinese national dance... During the Universiade, "Be Together" series theme evening parties are staged every night in the Universiade Village Art Center, and the venue is full of applause. Argentine basketball player Corvalan Fakundo said that attending the themed evening has become something he looks forward to every day. Youth from various delegations gather in Chengdu to enhance understanding and harvest friendship through relaxed and joyful cultural performances.
Cultural exchange, witnessing the skills and wisdom of Chinese craftsmen. During the Universiade, Dutch fencer Rafa Turen became a frequent guest at the Universiade Village Interactive Experience Center. Under the guidance of his teacher, he drew Sichuan opera masks and made bamboo weaving works, ready to take them home to give to his family and friends who are deeply interested in Chinese culture. These days, embroidering Sichuan embroidery, making bamboo weaving, and painting facial masks have become fashionable activities in the Dayun Village. Intangible cultural heritage inheritors lead various delegations and athletes to experience the production techniques of Chinese intangible cultural heritage, and feel the skills and wisdom of Chinese craftsmen. As night falls, experience projects such as pottery, pot throwing, drumming, and cuju are lined up in the cultural market. Youth from various delegations shuttle through traditional cultural fairs full of ancient charm... Culture meets the Universiade, and tradition embraces youth.
Cultural exchange showcases the enormous attraction of excellent traditional Chinese culture. During the Universiade, the fusion of panda and flame images, known as "Rongbao," was widely popular; Chengdu Giant Panda Breeding Research Base has become a popular check-in point for various delegations; Panda dolls, panda costumes, and panda popsicles can be seen everywhere... The cute and adorable panda image attracts guests from all over the world, conveying an open attitude of "having friends from afar is not too enjoyable". The organizing committee of the competition focuses on the aesthetic experience of the park city, with the theme of "Leisure Chengdu", and has launched 11 urban cultural sightseeing experience routes, allowing young delegations to understand Chengdu and China. Hungarian fencer Nekiphol Erika stated that the Universiade has allowed her to experience the unique Bashu culture and hopes to have the opportunity to continue experiencing the vast and profound Chinese culture.
Civilization is colorful through communication, and enriched through mutual learning. The rich and colorful cultural exchange activities have become a scenic spot during the Universiade, and young people from all over the world have enhanced their understanding through cultural exchanges, writing a vivid chapter of unity and friendship.