On October 14, 2023, the “Chinese Culture Paradise—Busan Camp” officially kicked off in Busan, South Korea, drawing more than 200 local youth participants.
At the opening ceremony, Yu Lianfei, the Deputy Consul General of the Chinese Consulate in Busan, emphasized the significant role of cultural exchange between China and South Korea, particularly among the youth. He encouraged students to actively engage in the event to gain a deeper understanding of Chinese culture and to become ambassadors for cultural exchange between the two nations. Yu also extended warm congratulations on the camp’s launch and expressed gratitude for the support from all parties involved.
School principal Zhang Xiulan from the overseas Chinese school in Busan remarked on the school’s 70-year legacy of sharing Chinese culture. She expressed her appreciation for the rich cultural courses brought by teachers from Chongqing. Zhang hopes that students will immerse themselves in the beauty of Chinese culture and broaden their international perspectives through interactions with these educators. She also anticipates that the event will create lasting memories for the participants and wishes the camp great success.
Wang Lin, Vice President of the Chongqing Overseas Friendship Association, noted that the “Chinese Culture Paradise” serves as an essential platform for promoting Chinese culture and enhancing international exchanges, receiving widespread appreciation from overseas Chinese schools. He expressed hopes that the event would strengthen cooperation between Chongqing and Busan and deepen mutual understanding between the peoples of China and South Korea. Wang also encouraged teachers and students to actively learn and carry forward the essence of Chinese culture, becoming messengers of cultural exchange. Following this, he presented a flag to representatives of the students from the overseas Chinese school in Busan, officially launching the activities.
The Chongqing cultural delegation showcased a vibrant array of performances at the opening, including Chinese folk songs, traditional martial arts, ethnic dances, poetry recitals, and instrumental music, which captivated the audience and received enthusiastic applause.
This event is organized by the Chinese Language Education Development Center, co-hosted by the Chongqing Overseas Friendship Association and the Busan Overseas Chinese School, with significant support from the Chinese Consulate in Busan. Over the next two weeks, 12 Chinese culture teachers from Chongqing will offer a variety of engaging courses for local youth, covering topics such as Chinese culture, traditional martial arts, ethnic dance, folk music, calligraphy, paper-cutting, and printmaking. The goal is to further enhance cultural, educational, and tourism exchanges and mutual understanding between Chongqing and Busan.
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