Ambassador Liu Yantao attended the launching ceremony and press conference of the second “Chinese Bridge” Chinese Language Competition in Cyprus

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The online launch ceremony and press conference of the second “Chinese Bridge” Chinese Language Competition in Cyprus was held on April 10, 2022. Ambassador Liu Yantao of The People’s Republic of China to Cyprus attended and delivered a keynote speech. Ms. Han Meimei, president of The China-Cyprus Culture, Education and Art Center (Chinese School in Cyprus), representatives of major Overseas Chinese groups in Cyprus and Cypriot Chinese lovers attended.

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Ambassador Liu expressed his sincere gratitude to the Cyprus-China Culture, Education and Arts Center (Cyprus-China Chinese School) for its excellent organization and arrangement. He fully recognized the excellent performance of the contestants of the first “Chinese Bridge” Chinese Language Competition last year and looked forward to the participation of more contestants this year to jointly demonstrate the charm of Chinese language and Chinese culture. The establishment of china-Cyprus strategic partnership last year has further expanded and deepened bilateral exchanges at all levels and cooperation in various fields, which will bring more benefits to our peoples and create greater opportunities for the development of our youth.

As for how to learn Chinese well overseas, Ambassador Liu suggested continuing and systematic study in local Chinese schools and Confucius Institutes. At the same time, in order to improve the effect and promote the application of learning, we should make good use of the following resources and opportunities: First, reading and listening to Chinese news. Pay attention to the websites and official accounts of major Chinese media, watch and listen to crosstalk and other folk art programs. Without leaving home, you can intuitively understand the dynamics of China, hear Chinese voices, and experience Chinese culture. Second, reading Chinese classics. As an important part of traditional Chinese culture, the works of hundreds of Chinese scholars and the four great Masterpieces are rich in connotations and can be learned from Chinese wisdom, Chinese spirit and Chinese values. Third, make Chinese friends. At present, there are Chinese Schools, Confucius Institutes, overseas Chinese associations and Cyprus Home and other media platforms in Cyprus , and various Chinese cultural activities are held every year. In the near future, the Embassy will jointly hold a collection of China-Cyprus friendship stories with The Cypriot media and universities. We welcome your participation. Fourth, go to China for study or sightseeing. The Chinese government provides scholarships for Cypriot students every year. We hope that eligible students will apply. After the epidemic, China’s door will remain open to the rest of the world. I hope you can come to China and experience the perfect coexistence of tradition and modernity.

April 20 this year will mark the 13th United Nations Chinese Language Day. In 2010, the United Nations announced the launch of the United Nations Language Day, the “Chinese Day” will be set in the Chinese lunar calendar 24 solar terms “Grain rain”, to commemorate the “ancestor of Chinese characters” Cang Jie’s contribution to the creation of characters. Ambassador Liu vividly narrated the origin of Chinese character formation and “Grain rain” by Cang Jie. He encouraged all participants to take the Chinese Bridge Competition as a platform to exchange ideas, enlighten wisdom and build a better future together.

Sponsored by the Chinese Embassy in Cyprus and organized by the Serbia-China Culture, Education and Art Center, the “Chinese Bridge” Chinese Language Competition is divided into two stages: preliminary and final. The contact information of the organizing committee is as follows:

Cyprus-China Art, Culture   Education Center

Phone: 00357-22263437

Email: [email protected]

Address: 7 Thasou str., 1087 Agioi Omologytes, Nicosia

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