On July 29, in Gaborone, the capital of Botswana, the teachers and students of the Confucius Institute at the University of Botswana performed martial arts in the activity of “Chinese Culture on Campus”. Xinhua News Agency (Photo by Cekiso Teballo)
Xinhua News Agency, Gaborone, July 30 “Chinese Culture on Campus” was held in a middle school in Gaborone, the capital of Botswana, on July 29, attracting more than 500 local teachers and students.
The event was jointly organized by the Chinese Embassy in Botswana, the Confucius Institute of the University of Botswana and the Maru Ampura School, integrating language, calligraphy, food culture, martial arts and dance and other elements to let the audience experience Chinese culture in person.
On July 29, in Gaborone, the capital of Botswana, the teachers of the Confucius Institute at the University of Botswana participated in the game of using chopsticks with students in the activity of “Chinese Culture on Campus”. Xinhua News Agency (Photo by Cekiso Teballo)
After the martial arts program “Wu Dong Qian Kun” presented by teachers from the Confucius Institute showcased the skills of double stick and nine whip martial arts, many local students enthusiastically took to the stage to learn the techniques of weapons. The fan dance ‘Elephant King’s Journey’ showcases the combination of strength and beauty, winning applause from the audience. Under the guidance of teachers from Confucius Institute, students are still learning how to use chopsticks and challenging themselves to pick up ping pong balls with chopsticks. The event came to an end with the collective singing of the self created song “We are Chinese Youth” by teachers from Confucius Institute.
Nicholas Evans, the principal of Maruapula School, stated that the friendship between Botswana and China is built on mutual respect, cooperation, and cultural exchange. This event will help enhance mutual understanding, cultural exchange, and people’s friendship between the two sides.