On November 1, the international students of Liupanshui Normal University went to the 16th Primary School of Zhongshan District, Liupanshui City to participate in a unique autumn campus sports, culture and art festival, traditional Chinese cultural activities, in which the international students experienced the diverse traditional Chinese culture and provided a platform for Chinese and foreign students to exchange with one another.

In his speech, Zeng Pinxiang, the principal of No.16 Primary School in Zhongshan District, stressed that the traditional Chinese cultural activities were a concentrated presentation of Chinese culture on campus. He hoped that students could enhance their cultural self-confidence, cultivate patriotism and thrive under the influence of traditional culture.

The event site is divided into traditional Chinese cuisine, opera, games, handicraft, musical instrument performance and other sections. Traditional delicacies such as moon cakes, sugar paintings and tea are displayed in the food stalls, while fans, paper kites, tie-dyeing, batik, paper-cutting and lantern weaving are displayed in the hand-made area. On the stage of traditional opera, the audience appreciated the unique charm of Chinese opera as soon as the opera was performed, and with the wonderful performances of the young actors in gorgeous costumes, it seemed to lead everyone back to ancient times. In addition, guessing riddles written on lanterns, zither playing, ring games and so on are also dazzling. The international students learn and experience traditional Chinese culture in a relaxed and pleasant atmosphere. In addition, Haiga Band's opening performances of Haiga Song, Golden Mouth String and Declaration brought by the community band added highlights to the traditional Chinese cultural activities with their passionate performances, exquisite skills and youthful and dynamic melodies.

Professor Wu Delu, deputy dean of the School of International Education, Liupanshui Normal University, led the team, and 17 foreign students from Laos, Vietnam, Afghanistan, Russia, Turkey, Ghana and Chad participated in the event.

(Text/WU DELU; Pictures/ZHU WANGLUN, PORXAE LONGPHA(Laos); Editor and Proofreader/LIU YINGGAI; Review/ZHANG WU) 

 Manual Experience

 Traditional food

 Guzheng performance 

 Opera performance

Ring game

 Group photo