“邂逅东方·印迹时光”中国文化体验活动走进南非校园

Core Viewpoint - The event "Encountering the East: Imprints of Time" organized by the Confucius Classroom at Shanghai Sanda College in South Africa successfully engaged over 650 students and teachers, showcasing Chinese culture and promoting interest in learning the Chinese language [1][2][4]. Group 1 - The event featured a lively atmosphere with performances, including a Chinese classical dance and interactive cultural experiences, which captivated the audience [4][6]. - The director of the Confucius Classroom, Dai Wenhong, highlighted the benefits of learning Chinese and provided information on scholarships and course offerings, stimulating strong interest among students [2][3]. - The Chinese zodiac culture experience attracted many students, who eagerly participated in activities such as finding their zodiac symbols and creating personalized commemorative cards [8]. Group 2 - The event served as an immersive experience of Chinese culture for South African students, fostering a deeper understanding and appreciation of Chinese traditions [8][9]. - Many students expressed a strong desire to enroll in Chinese language and cultural classes following the event, indicating a positive impact on language learning interest [8][9]. - The principal of Glen High School, Carolyn Neill, and the teaching assistants were pleased with the event's success and anticipated an increase in students choosing to study Chinese [8].