Kenya holds Chinese language proficiency contest for college students

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Kenya holds Chinese language proficiency contest for college students

STORY: Kenya holds Chinese language proficiency contest for college students DATELINE: May 13, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:28 LOCATION: Nairobi CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of the contest 2. various of performances 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): EUNICE WAWUDA, Student 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): EMMA WAITHIRA NDUNGU, Contestant STORYLINE: The 22nd Chinese bridge-Chinese language proficiency competition for foreign college students was held Friday at the University of Nairobi in Kenya. In the first round of the competition, 18 college students competed in speech-making in the Chinese language as well as a question-and-answer session. The second round focused on a talent show. The contestants impressed judges and the audience with their language skills and other talents. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): EUNICE WAWUDA, Student "This year's competition there seems to be a lot of excitement. The turnout is huge. This hall can accommodate at least 300 people and it's already full. More people are still streaming in." SOUN

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