“汉语桥”中文比赛在奥地利等国举行

Core Points - The 24th "Chinese Bridge" World University Chinese Competition was held in Austria, Switzerland, Bulgaria, and Italy, with a record number of participants this year [1][2] - The theme of this year's competition is "One Family Under Heaven," emphasizing cultural exchange and understanding between China and the West [2] Group 1: Austria Competition - The final of the Austrian competition took place in Graz, with 10 finalists showcasing their Chinese language skills and cultural understanding [1] - Participants shared interesting stories about their Chinese learning experiences and performed various talents, including calligraphy and singing classic Chinese songs [1] - The champions were Ande (Chinese name) and Fabian Schmidt, with Ande impressing the audience by singing Bai Juyi's "Pipa Xing" in a traditional Chinese opera style [1] Group 2: Switzerland Competition - The Swiss competition was held at the University of Applied Sciences in Olten, with 10 contestants sharing their stories of connection with the Chinese language [2] - The winner, Katya Poli, is studying international relations at the University of Geneva and expressed her desire to strengthen the bridge between China and the West [2] Group 3: Bulgaria Competition - The Bulgarian finals took place in Sofia, featuring 8 contestants from 3 universities [2] - Tiana Alexieva from Sofia University won the competition and will represent Bulgaria in the global finals in China [2] Group 4: Italy and San Marino Competition - The competition in Italy was held in Milan, with 18 participants from 9 Confucius Institutes and classrooms [2] - The event included language and cultural ability tests, speeches, impromptu questions, and talent showcases, highlighting the participants' love for Chinese culture [2] - The champion, Jiarui (Chinese name) from the Naples Oriental University Confucius Institute, will also represent the region in the global finals in China [2]