China News Service, Beijing, June 1st (Jin Xu) The June 1 International Children's Day cross-ocean connection special program planned and launched by China News Network and China Overseas Chinese Network - "Global Chinese Young Journalists Gala" was held on June 1st. Presented in the cloud.
The event invited "Gen Z Huaxing reporters" from the United Kingdom, New Zealand, the Philippines and Japan to participate in the online interaction, share the Children's Day customs of living in the country, and talk about China and the world in their eyes.
At the connection site, the young reporters shared their fond memories of Children's Day.
In their view, although the new crown epidemic has affected everyone's way of life, the company of their parents and family at this time of year is still the best holiday gift they receive.
As overseas Chinese teenagers, they are also curious about how their Chinese peers celebrate Children's Day and are eager to have the opportunity to learn more about China and Chinese culture.
Ye Houqing from Tokyo introduced some unique and similar festivals in Japan, "May 5th every year is 'Boy's Day'. 'Pray for the health of the whole family; eating cypress cakes means prosperity for the children and grandchildren...'Girls' Day' is on March 3, and the elders in the family will prepare special decorations, clothing and food for them."
"I hope that after the epidemic is over, I can go to the Great Wall, Tiananmen Square and the Forbidden City with my family, and visit the scenic spots and historical sites in Beijing." Wu Jiawen from the Philippines hopes to have the opportunity to chat with Chinese children about their favorite Chinese culture.
"I am more interested in the traditional Chinese festivals such as the Spring Festival, Qingming Festival, Dragon Boat Festival and Mid-Autumn Festival." Gu Kejia, who lives in New Zealand, is deeply impressed by the lively scenes of the Spring Festival.
Zeng Yue, who is from the UK, also enjoys the warm time of having reunion dinner with his family, visiting the flower market and watching the fireworks show on traditional Chinese festivals.
In the final talent show session, the multi-talented young reporters showed their talents, some recited "Farewell to Cambridge" and "Ode to the Motherland", some played the flute, and some performed a stand-up comedy...
It is reported that since the launch of the "Gen Z Huaxing Junior Reporter" training camp, more than 800 Chinese teenagers from 19 countries have joined the camp to participate in the activity.
Through systematic course study and practical operation, you can greatly improve your news interviewing ability.
They told many diverse stories from the unique perspective of "Generation Z", and some excellent news works were also featured in local Chinese media.
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