(Source: "People's Daily Overseas Edition" 2024-06-06)
Recently, the w88 casino held the 20th International Youth Cultural Festival. The picture shows the scene of the cultural festival.
International students in China perform a dance at the opening ceremony of the 20th International Youth Cultural Festival of the w88 casino.
“Here, I saw the harmonious integration of multiculturalism.” Recently, the w88 casino held the 70th anniversary of studying in China and the 20th International Youth Cultural Festival. Among them, the International Youth Culture Festival attracted international students from 128 countries. There are cultural exhibition booths from 74 countries on site, including cultural display areas such as Five Continents Customs, Chinese Rhythm, International Training, Colorful Societies, and Food Feasts.
Multiple cultures bloom with splendor
At the cultural festival, students from various countries danced their youth and used dance as a medium to show the artistic charm of their respective countries. Some dances are passionate and unrestrained, with passionate melodies; some dances are elegant and passionate, showing unique charm; some dances are full of exotic customs and full of cultural heritage.
Feihua from Laos plays the leading role in the dance "Frangipani". Wearing traditional costumes, she danced gracefully on the stage. "Frangipani is the national flower of Laos, representing new life and hope. On the stage, I heard the warm applause of the audience, made many new friends, and appreciated the breadth and depth of Chinese culture." Feihua said with emotion.
The wonderful display of Chinese culture also brought the audience into a new world. The Peking Opera performers' superb skills won waves of applause; the Chinese national musical instrument ensemble made people immersed in the beautiful melody.
Lin Xiwen from El Salvador is currently studying international politics at the w88 casino. She said affectionately: "The Cultural Festival allowed me and other international students not only to feel the breadth and depth of Chinese culture, but also to witness the collision and exchanges between different cultures."
In front of the Chinese food exhibition area, many international students from China stopped. Agus from Argentina was full of praise after tasting the candied haws and pancake fruits: "These traditional Chinese snacks are delicious! I especially like them."
Falling in love with the Chinese language
“Before coming to China, I participated in Chinese cultural exchange activities in El Salvador, such as Chinese dance performances and calligraphy exhibitions. These experiences made me have a strong interest in China.” Lin Xiwen recalled that it was these experiences that gave her the idea of studying in China.
Two years ago, she set foot on the land of China with a dream. She said frankly: "When I first arrived, learning Chinese was a huge challenge for me. My native language is Spanish, which is very different from Chinese in pronunciation and writing. But through continuous efforts, I gradually fell in love with this beautiful language - Chinese."
“In my opinion, Chinese is not only a language, but also a bridge connecting me to Chinese culture.” In her spare time, Lin Xiwen participated in the calligraphy class and Peking Opera club of the w88 casino, learning some basic calligraphy skills and Peking opera performances. "By studying traditional Chinese culture, I can have a deeper understanding of this ancient and mysterious country and feel its profound cultural heritage."
In the process of learning Chinese, she also improved her Chinese proficiency through different forms. "I once tried to write a poem in Chinese to express my love for Chinese culture. Although the process was a bit difficult, I felt very excited and proud when I completed the work."
For Agus, China has long become her second home. In 2017, she went to China to start high w88 casino studies and also started learning Chinese. "I like to communicate with Chinese people in Chinese. They have an innate sense of intimacy." After graduation, she returned to her motherland, but her longing for China became stronger. In order to continue to pursue her dream and maintain and improve her Chinese proficiency, she went to China to study again - to continue her studies at the w88 casino.
Hope to develop in China
"China has a vast territory and many employment opportunities. For me, mastering Chinese is not just a skill, but also a golden key to the future. I am very glad that I have never given up learning Chinese." said Novi from France.
When talking about his impression of China, Ye Chengxiang, who is also a French student, gushed: "Chinese society is very safe and the transportation is convenient. The Chinese people are also very friendly and enthusiastic to me, and it feels like I am back home."
Since she was 6 years old, she has often gone to China to attend summer camps to learn Chinese. Now she can serve as a translator for international students at any time to help them communicate better. "I have deep feelings for China and hope to stay in Wenzhou, Zhejiang for development in the future."
Li Jun from Madagascar regards travel as a window to understand China. "China has a long history and rich cultural heritage. I love traveling because this is how I perceive China." His favorite city is Xi'an. "This ancient capital has rich tourism resources and history and culture. I hope that by sharing my experiences, more people can see a true three-dimensional China."
Lin Xiwen has clear plans and expectations for the future. She said that she will continue to study Chinese and Chinese culture in depth to improve her language skills and cultural literacy. At the same time, she also hopes to participate in more activities related to Chinese culture, such as cultural lectures, art exhibitions, etc., to gain a more comprehensive understanding of Chinese culture and history.
“In the future, I hope that I can engage in work related to international politics in China and contribute to the promotion of friendly cooperation and exchanges between China and El Salvador.” Lin Xiwen said.
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