China News Service, Sydney, June 23 (Gu Shihong and Wang Xinyi) The 8th "Hello Chinese" National Recitation and Reading Conference Annual Finals and Awards Ceremony with the theme of "Reading the Most Beautiful Chinese and Telling Chinese Stories" was held on the 23rd. Held in Sydney.
On June 23, local time, the annual finals and awards ceremony of the 8th "Hello Chinese" National Recitation and Reading Conference with the theme of "Reading the Most Beautiful Chinese and Telling Chinese Stories" was held in Sydney. Photographed by China News Service reporter Gu Shihong
Consul of the Chinese Consulate General in Sydney Ren Shuangjie, Chairman of the Australia-China Exchange Center Lin Jinwen, Chairman of the Australian Soong Ching Ling Foundation Chen Xinghui, Chairman of the Australian Chinese Literary and Art Federation and Head of the China Star Art Troupe Yu Junwu, as well as teachers from local schools More than 400 students and parents attended the event.
On that day, 140 contestants from all over Australia competed fiercely for nearly 7 hours, and finally the awards in the 11 categories were awarded. Guo Zhaotong and other 11 contestants won the championships in each category. Nearly one-third of the contestants are non-Chinese.
Valentina Egan, the winner of the family group championship and a non-Chinese contestant, said excitedly: "I feel extremely honored to be able to win the prize in the 'Hello Chinese' competition. Chinese learning has brought me a wonderful journey." She The mother said: "I feel very proud to see my daughter's outstanding performance in the competition. The activity not only allows the children to learn the language, but also allows them to better understand Chinese culture."
In his speech, Ren Shuangjie encouraged young friends to learn Chinese well. Learn more about China and Chinese culture and make positive contributions to promoting China-Australia friendship in the future.
On June 23, local time, the annual finals and awards ceremony of the 8th "Hello Chinese" National Recitation and Reading Conference with the theme of "Reading the Most Beautiful Chinese and Telling Chinese Stories" was held in Sydney. The picture shows Lin Jinwen (right), chairman of the Australian-Chinese Exchange Center, awarding a prize to Guo Zhaotong (left), the spokesperson for "Hello Chinese" and an outstanding host. Photo by China News Service reporter Gu Shihong
Lin Jinwen said that Chinese is a broad and profound language. This award ceremony is not only an affirmation of outstanding Chinese learners, but also a good expectation for future cultural inheritance and exchange. He hopes that young learners will devote themselves to promoting Chinese education and cultural exchanges between China and Australia.
Mark, principal of Sydney Trinity Grammar School, mentioned in his speech: "Chinese learning is a comprehensive cultural experience. It is not only learning the language, but also the process of understanding China's long history and profound heritage."
Dan Qing, chairman of the event organizing committee He said that the "Hello Chinese" competition has become a stage for Australian Chinese learners to showcase themselves and an important bridge for cultural exchanges between the two countries. (End)