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The Tourism Confucius Classroom at the University of Donja Gorica Successfully Held the 2024 "International Chinese Language Day" Event

The Tourism Confucius Classroom Held the 2024 "International Chinese Language Day" Event

On April 24th, local time, the Tourism Confucius Classroom at the University of Donja Gorica held the award ceremony for the "Do Not Do to Others What You Would Not Want Done to Yourself" competition and a Chinese cultural experience event to warmly celebrate the 2024 "International Chinese Language Day." Approximately 100 individuals, including Ambassador Fan Kun from the Chinese Embassy in Montenegro, attachés Mr. Jin Shan and Mr. Hua Liangwen, Ivan Jovetić, Dean of the Faculty of sports management at the University of Donja Gorica, Marija Orlandić, Dean of China Studies program at the University of Donja Gorica, Gao Qinglong, Chinese Director of the Confucius Institute at the University of Montenegro, and Tamara Radinović, foreign Director of the Tourism Confucius Classroom at the University of Donja Gorica, as well as teachers from the Confucius Institute, teachers from the Tourism Confucius Classroom, and students from the University of Donja Gorica, gathered together to participate in this cultural event.

At the start of the event, Marija Orlandić delivered a warmly enthusiastic welcome speech, which not only inspired all participants present but also emphasized the significant role of Chinese language learning in global cultural exchange. Following this, Tamara Radinović delivered a passionate speech, expressing hopeful expectations and wishes for the future development of cultural exchanges between China and Montenegro.

Subsequently, Shi Xinwei, a Chinese teacher at the Tourism Confucius Classroom at the University of Donja Gorica, performed the classic piece "Spring River in the Moonlight" with her exquisite guzheng skills. The melodious melody seemed to transport the audience into a tranquil scene of a spring night in Jiangnan, elevating the atmosphere to a climax. Following this, Varja Djurisic, a first-year student majoring in China Studies at the University of Donja Gorica, recited the inspiring poem "Setting Sail" with her clear and infectious voice. Her recitation was filled with longing for dreams and hope, deeply touching every audience member present.

During the event, the award ceremony for the "Do Not Do to Others What You Would Not Want Done to Yourself" competition was held, and Tamara Radinović announced the list of winners. It is reported that since the start of the competition in early April, more than 50 works submitted by students from various universities in Montenegro have been received. These works not only demonstrate the students' profound understanding and unique insights into Chinese culture but also reflect their modern interpretations and personal reflections on the Confucian philosophy of "Do Not Do to Others What You Would Not Want Done to Yourself."

Finally, the event entered the session of freely appreciating works and experiencing Chinese culture. In the Chinese calligraphy experience, participants wrote Chinese characters stroke by stroke, experiencing the charm of calligraphy art. In the ink blowing painting experience, students lightly blew ink to create vivid peach blossom paintings. In the tea art experience area, participants tasted the fragrance of Chinese tea and experienced the profound connotation of Chinese tea culture. In the guzheng experience session, participants attempted to pluck the strings of the guzheng, feeling the rhythm of the music. In the free painting area, participants painted facial masks, kites, and Confucius, expressing their love for Chinese culture with their brushes. In traditional games such as Chinese chess, kicking shuttlecock, and pitching arrows, participants actively participated, enjoying the fun of the games and deepening their understanding and experience of traditional Chinese games.

With the successful conclusion of the event, students and teachers from the University of Donja Gorica, as well as all participants, witnessed a wonderful practice of cultural exchange between China and Montenegro. This event left unforgettable memories for all participants and built a bridge for promoting cultural exchange and mutual understanding between the two countries.