On September 19, 2023, the 2024 Chinese Culture Experience Camp for international students kicked off in Nanning, Guangxi. This engaging nine-day program embraces 20 students from various countries, including Vietnam, Indonesia, Cambodia, Thailand, Malaysia, Laos, Pakistan, Myanmar, and India, offering them a unique chance to explore the richness of traditional Chinese culture.

Organized by the Overseas Chinese Affairs Office of Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region and hosted by the Guangxi Overseas Chinese School, the event aims to deepen cultural understanding. A representative from the Guangxi Overseas Chinese Affairs Office remarked, “Chinese culture is a culmination of over 5,000 years of wisdom. The Culture Experience Camp is a vital platform for international students to immerse themselves in our traditions and create emotional connections through enjoyable activities. We hope participants will experience the allure of Chinese culture, witness our developmental milestones, and become ambassadors for cross-cultural communication, promoting mutual understanding between China and other civilizations.”

The Guangxi Overseas Chinese School, as the host, has crafted a diverse curriculum and itinerary for the students. They’ll have the opportunity to learn about traditional Chinese musical instruments and participate in exchange visits to Beijing.

One student representative, Hong Yanyun from Thailand, expressed her excitement about the program, saying, “Participating in this event is a unique learning opportunity. I am dedicated to fully engaging in every activity, mastering aspects of Chinese culture, and sharing what I learn with my family and friends to encourage cultural exchange.”

The participants hail from ten different institutions, including Guangxi University, Guangxi Normal University, Guangxi Nationalities University, Guangxi Medical University, Guangxi University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, and Guangxi Overseas Chinese School, among others.