On 06th Dec 2018, seven staff of UoM and three staff of LUX* Resort Hotel participated in the first Winter Camp organized by CI-UoM and hosted by ZSTU. The delegation was headed by Mr Tan Xudong, Chinese Director of CI-UoM and Mr Naraindra Kistamah, Mauritian Director of CI-UoM. The participants thoroughly enjoyed the programme set out for them. They have acquired an enriching cultural experience and a good insight of Chinese culture. The photographs below illustrate some of the good moments enjoyed by the participants!
Plate 1. Kaleshma Dewnundun (front row, third from left) and colleagues at Grand Canal of China, Hangzhou: “The visit and exchange tour to Hangzhou was a lifetime’s experience and very enriching. It has enhanced my desire to learn more about Chinese culture. The hospitality extended to us was outstanding as much as the lunches. I am very grateful and thankful to all for this opportunity to visit China.”
Plate 2. Leo Couacaud with Sheena Sookrajowa at one of the numerous wetland parks in Hangzhou: “Our Chinese hosts at the Zhejiang Sci-Tech University were so kind and so welcoming, as were all the Chinese people we met on the trip. China is an amazing country, it has achieved so much in the last 40 years. I hope to be able to return there very soon!”
Plate 3. Michel Chimier with colleagues during calligraphy session in Ancient Songxi village: “Discipline, trust, discreteness would be what describe best the Chinese people to me. I was like a child watching a magician doing his show when visiting Songxi Village and the West Lake. I have discovered Chinese hospitality.”
Plate 4. Brinda Cowlessur’s experience of the Winter Camp: “I thoroughly enjoyed the Winter Camp and it was an intense experience which I find enriching and extremely beneficial... The visit provided me with a better understanding of what CI and ZSTU have to offer. I especially enjoyed the visit to the ancient village, and the warm welcome of its people...”
Plate 5. Sanjeenee Bhujun’s experience of the Winter Camp: “The trip was an amazing and wonderful experience. The people we met were very nice and helpful. I greatly appreciated the visit to the picturesque Songxi village and Westlake…Zhejiang is a very beautiful province with modern infrastructure and well-preserved natural parks and green spaces…”
Plate 6: Shameem Kathrada-Issack’s and Sheena Sookrawoja’s experience of snow in Hangzhou:
Shameem (left): “The activities and the tours proved to be a very enriching experience particularly the guided visit to Songxi ancient village where we learnt about the traditions and culture of ancient China. The interactive mandarin classes were also very helpful in improving our knowledge of the language…”
Sheena (right): "I am very thankful to the staffs of ZSTU and the volunteers for their hospitality and for helping us throughout the trip. The camp was indeed a very rich experience as I embraced a different culture, met new people, and learned more about China. The food is really delicious! Overall, the visits to different historical places have been very enriching…"
Plate 7: Alia Fakira’s and Tony Adelaide’s experience of the trip:
Alia: "A unique experience to live. Impressed by the hospitality of the Chinese people, culture and wonderful scenery. Made new friends and enhanced my communication skills in mandarin. Everyone was very nice and helpful. Looking forward to another trip to China."
Tony: “CI Winter camp has been a very enriching experience. I learned a lot about the Chinese culture and had a taste of the hospitality of its people. Wonderful food and outstanding agenda. The teachers were very friendly and patient with us. Welcomed by snow: a 'wow' experience. "Wo ai Zhongguo".”