In order to deepen cultural exchanges and mutual learning among countries along the the Belt and Road, strengthen communication and exchange between Chinese and foreign students, and guide students to respect the diversity of civilizations in the world, on the afternoon of May 10, the Institute of Culture, Tourism and International Education held a cultural exchange activity for Afghan students studying in China in the T1126 multi-function conference room of the library building. Principal Wang Wei was invited to attend, and officials from the Art Education Center and Youth League Committee, as well as teachers and students from the School of Culture, Tourism, and International Education, attended the event.
My name is Naqi and I come from Afghanistan. I am studying at Henan Institute of Technology and my hobby is volleyball. 14 Afghan international students from the school introduced themselves in Chinese one by one, and their fluent Mandarin language made the audience applaud and opened the event. International student BAHRAMI AHMAD BASHIR (Wang Yu) showcases the unique charm of Afghanistan to the audience through carefully prepared pictures and videos. From the sapphire colored Bandamir Lake to the towering Hindu Kush Mountains, from the vast and magnificent Pamir Plateau to the colorful ethnic costumes, as well as the thrilling sport of carrying sheep on horseback, a realistic and colorful Afghanistan gradually emerges before the audience. Subsequently, the international students performed poetry recitation, traditional ethnic songs, and ethnic dances, among others. The audience was also inspired by this enthusiasm and applauded to the beat.
During the on-site communication and interaction session, the international students talked freely about their learning and life in school, expressed their love for Chinese culture and a beautiful vision for future development, and hoped to become a bridge connecting Afghanistan and China's friendship in the future. Finally, when a large pot of Kabul Pulao was shared with everyone, the on-site audience was even more excited. Classmates have expressed that today they have the opportunity to experience the charm of Afghan culture up close, and their understanding of this country has jumped from books to auditory, visual, and taste senses, becoming more intuitive and three-dimensional.
Adhering to the spirit of civilization is colorful due to exchange, and civilization is rich due to mutual learning, the Institute of Culture, Tourism and International Education will continue to organize international students to carry out cultural exchange activities, build a platform for cultural exchange and mutual learning of international students from countries along the the Belt and Road, so that Chinese and foreign students can continuously broaden their horizons, increase their knowledge, deepen mutual understanding and friendship, and help the school cultivate high-quality international students in China through personal participation and experience.
