On 17 September, in South Africa, thousands of miles away from China, the team of Confucius Classroom at Chinese Culture and International Education Exchange Centre (hereinafter referred to as the 'Confucius Classroom of Chinese Cultural Centre') held a 'Hello! South Africa, Nice Rabbit meet you', the 'Chinese Mid-Autumn Festival' and 'South African Chinese Language Day' Chinese culture promotion activities aim to let South African students experience the charm of traditional Chinese festivals and stimulate their interest in learning Chinese and understanding Chinese culture through a series of well-planned Mid-Autumn Festival games and immersive experience activities.
At the campus of Raymond Mhlaba School of Specialisation students kicked off the event with a neat and melodious school song, and the warmth of Mid-Autumn Festival and the enthusiasm of South Africa were intertwined into a harmonious picture, and the singing echoed in the sky.
Ms. Angelina Maphaiphai Mokiti Principal of this SoS ignited students' enthusiasm for learning Chinese with an impassioned speech, highlighting how the language will shape their future and become a key to their success.
Ms. Mmule Madonsela,Chief Director of Gauteng Department of Education, School management introduced the 'Study in China' program jointly launched by the Chinese government and the Gauteng Education Department, encouraging students to pursue their dreams bravely, get better job opportunities and achieve their life dreams by learning Chinese.
Prof. Wenhong Dai, the Chinese Director of Confucius Classroom at Chinese Culture and International Education Exchange Centre, introduced their volunteer teachers Zhang Yue and Cao Ziwei who will teach at this school, and she added specific details about the 'Study in China' program, and expressed a bright outlook for the development of international Chinese education.
