On 29th of September 2018, students of Confucius Institute at University of Mauritius gathered at the R. Burrenchobay Lecture Theater (RBLT) to celebrate Confucius Institute Day.
The well-attended celebration started with Mr. Tan Xudong’s speech on the development of CI since its establishment in December of 2016 and the reason why Confucius Institute Day is celebrated. This was followed by the amazing performance of CI students and children from the Academy of Integrated and Sustainable Development (AISD). Ancient Chinese poems were recited with unique rhymes, and the recitation was enjoyed by the large audience. The kids from AISD sang and danced under the guidance of their Chinese teachers, and the performances produced warm applauses from the gathering.
Calligraphy show was mingled with elegant dance performances and the audience could appreciate two different forms of art shining on and complementing each other. Tai chi boxing and tai chi fan presented different characters of Chinese culture – martial art of China not only serves to defend oneself but also to build, with aesthetic charm, human bodies and spirit. Audience and CI-UoM students had a fabulous time, appreciating a different culture, promoting friendship and enjoying the prime time of one family!
At the end of the celebration, Mr. Naraindra Kistamah thanked the Chinese teachers, especially the volunteers, for their passion at work. It showed through the fantastic performance of the participants and the jubilant celebration of Confucius Institute Day. He also thanked the participative audience, and all the partners of Confucius Institute at UoM for making it a perfect activity day filled with sharing, caring and fun.
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