USTB-DMU CI held the Mid-Autumn Celebration to Welcome Guests from All Over the World
Release Time: 2023-09-30Views:
On September 29th, 2023, the Mid-Autumn Festival of the Chinese lunar calendar, USTB-DMU Confucius Institute (CI) held a cultural activity, "Mid-Autumn Festival Celebration," marking the beginning of the first creative workshop at the CI in the autumn semester of 2023 academic year. Guests flocked to the site, and the atmosphere was warm and lively.
Prof. GU Wei, Director of the Confucius Institute, first delivered a lively opening speech, welcoming guests from all walks of life to visit the Confucius Institute, which is a warm and vibrant family to welcome all guests to come together to celebrate this reunion festival. After the opening speech, other CI teachers introduced the origin, customs, and unique traditional Chinese cuisine of the Mid-Autumn Festival, allowing guests to have a deeper understanding of the rich culture and significance embedded in this traditional holiday.
The Mid-Autumn Workshop
CI Teachers introduce the Mid-Autumn Festival to the guests
Afterward, teachers from the CI presented wonderful performances, including music ensemble, recitation, and traditional ethnic dances. Their performance was so excellent that they won continuous applause from the audience. After enjoying these captivating performances, the CI initiated a riddle-solving activity, with guests enthusiastically raising their hands to participate. The funny and witty riddles triggered laughter and joy among the attendees, creating an exceptionally lively atmosphere.
Cultural performances
Following the riddle-solving game, CI teachers invited guests to participate in cutting "Moon Rabbits" out of red paper. They allowed them to taste and share mooncakes, the traditional Mid-Autumn Festival delicacy, which many guests greatly enjoyed.
This workshop not only makes many guests who have never participated in Chinese cultural events more familiar with the CI but also brings the traditional Chinese festival culture to the university and enables more people better to understand the rich cultural connotation behind the Mid-Autumn Festival.
Draft: WU Xinwen
Revision: GU Wei & LIU Jieli
