Shanghai International Studies University (SISU) launched a series of activities throughout April to celebrate the 2023 International Chinese Language Day with the theme of "Chinese Language: Facilitating Dialogues across Civilizations".
Since 2010, the United Nations has marked Chinese Language Day on April 20 celebrating the language's contribution to the world and encouraging more people to learn it.
The role of Chinese language was highlighted at an activity held by the SISU Confucius Institute Work Office, the Museum of World Languages, and the SISU International Cultural Exchange College on April 19, which was attended by nearly 30 Chinese and foreign teachers and students.
SISU Vice-President Yi Yonggang said at the activity that he hopes that international students will gain an in-depth understanding of Chinese civilization and culture through the study of Chinese language, as well as share Chinese stories with the world.
During the activity, foreign students experienced Chinese calligraphy. A Russian student said that it is interesting to see the different personality traits of each person through calligraphy.
