China News Service, Johannesburg, May 25 (Reporter Wang Xi) On May 24, local time in South Africa, the selection of the African division of the 5th Global Chinese Recitation Competition and the foundation's sixth anniversary celebration were held in Johannesburg.
A total of 115 people signed up for the competition, including 10 in the preschool group, 60 in the children’s group, 39 in the juvenile group, and 6 in the youth group.
On the same day, the guests presented various awards to the winners.
Han Fang, chairman of the African Chinese Language Education Foundation, said that since the foundation was established in 2016, the Chinese embassy and consulates in South Africa, the Overseas Chinese Affairs Office of the State Council, the Overseas Chinese Federation of various provinces and cities, the China Chinese Language Education Foundation and overseas Chinese from all walks of life in Africa have provided strong support. With the help of and help, many global cultural and educational activities have been successfully held, which has contributed to the spread of Chinese culture in Africa.
She said that the epidemic has had a great impact on overseas Chinese education, especially in Africa. Many Chinese schools can only operate at idle speed, and Chinese education colleagues can only see it in their eyes and worry. Many Chinese education institutions have cooperated with them, and the cooperation projects include Provide teachers to assist local students to carry out online Chinese education.
This move not only maintained the spark of Chinese education in Africa under difficult circumstances, but also broadened the thinking of Chinese education institutions.
Han Fang pointed out that in Africa today, it is the time when the epidemic gradually dissipates and the land regains its vitality and prosperity.
The work goal and motivating slogan of the African Chinese Language Education Foundation is: to cultivate more children who can read Chinese characters and understand Chinese culture, is to have one more family's centripetal force to the motherland, and for overseas Chinese and their descendants, they will always care about the motherland and contribute to the motherland. With a small effort, in the post-epidemic era, a new chapter of Chinese education in Africa has been opened.
Yu Xiao, Secretary-General of the China Chinese Education Foundation, said that the African Chinese Education Foundation held this event at the right time and of great significance.
The China Chinese Education Foundation hopes to join hands with Chinese schools in Africa to get through this difficult time together.
He pointed out that in this special historical period, it is even more necessary for overseas Chinese schools to form a joint force and develop together, which is one of the most effective and important strategies to deal with challenges.
Li Dengxin, vice chairman of the Beijing Federation of Returned Overseas Chinese, expressed the hope that in the future, the African Chinese Language Education Foundation, various Chinese language education institutions, and various African leaders will continue to maintain communication and cooperation with the Beijing Federation of Returned Overseas Chinese, jointly spread the voice of China, tell Chinese stories well, and strengthen cooperation with African Chinese schools. cooperation and close ties with the African diaspora.
He said that overseas Chinese youths shoulder the mission of inheriting and promoting Chinese culture, and they are the hope and future of the overseas Chinese community.
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