Chinese language proficiency contest sparks enthusiasm among South African students

STORY: Chinese language proficiency contest sparks enthusiasm among South African students SHOOTING TIME: May 17, 2024 DATELINE: May 19, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:51 LOCATION: CAPE TOWN, South Africa CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of the event 2. SOUNDBITE (English): YOU WENZE, Chinese consul-general in Cape Town STORYLINE: The South Africa Finals of the 23rd "Chinese Bridge" Chinese Proficiency Competition for Foreign College Students were successfully held on Friday in Cape Town, the country's legislative capital. The event attracted many Chinese language learners, educators and cultural enthusiasts, who witnessed the outstanding talent of South African students from universities across the country in learning the language. Among the tests set for the finalists were written quizzes, keynote speeches, question-and-answer sessions and a talent show, with each one of them presenting performances related to Chinese culture, including songs, dances, music and martial arts. After intense competition,

SOUTH AFRICA-CAPE TOWN-CHINESE BRIDGE-CONTEST

SOUTH AFRICA-CAPE TOWN-CHINESE BRIDGE-CONTEST

(240518) -- CAPE TOWN, May 18, 2024 (Xinhua) -- You Wenze (R front), Chinese consul-general in Cape Town, presents an award to Aluwani Mavhungu (L front), the first-prize winner of the South Africa Finals of the 23rd "Chinese Bridge" Chinese Proficiency Competition for Foreign College Students in Cape Town, South Africa, May 17, 2024. The competition was held on Friday in Cape Town, the country's legislative capital. (Xinhua/Wang Lei)

"Oracle Bone Script Art Showcase" kicks off in South Africa

STORY: "Oracle Bone Script Art Showcase" kicks off in South Africa SHOOTING TIME: April 19, 2024 DATELINE: April 20, 2024 LENGTH: 00:03:40 LOCATION: Cape Town CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of the exhibition 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): YOU WENZE, Chinese consul-general in Cape Town 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): FAHRNAAZ JOHADIEN, Acting executive director of Iziko Museums of South Africa 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): GUY REDMAN, Head of Western Cape Department for Cultural Affairs and Sports STORYLINE: "The Spirits on Turtle Shells and Cattle Bones: Oracle Bone Script Art Showcase" kicked off on Friday in Cape Town, the legislative capital of South Africa, to celebrate the United Nations Chinese Language Day, which falls on April 20. Hosted by the Iziko Museums of South Africa in collaboration with China's Central Academy of Fine Arts, ChinesePlus, and the Center for Language Education and Cooperation, this event takes place at the Learning Center of the Iziko Museums, located on the Groot Constantia Est