On Aug 16, the opening ceremony of the Chinese Bridge Summer Camp 2023 of the BISU Confucius Institutes in Morocco and the UK, was held at Beijing International Studies University (BISU).

The opening ceremony is held on August 16.

Zheng Chengjun, member of the Standing Committee of the CPC BISU Committee and vice-president of the university, Li Ning, dean of the Confucius Institute of Mohammed V University (Morocco), Yu Feixia, dean of the Confucius Institute of the University of Central Lancashire, Yu Miao, dean of the School of International Education and Chinese Language, Yu Gang, director of the International Exchange and Cooperation Office, and Deputy Director Yuan Yu were present at the ceremony. With 30 outstanding students arriving via the Chinese Bridge program, they are set for an enriching two-week immersion in Beijing's diverse tapestry.

Zheng Chengjun, member of the Standing Committee of the CPC BISU Committee and vice-president gives his speech.

In his keynote speech, Zheng extended a hearty welcome to the participants. He emphasized BISU's commitment to global partnership, stating BISU's six Confucius Institutes worldwide have trained more than 50,000 students. Each has carved a unique niche: Mohammed V's institute in Africa has been lauded as the sole "demonstration Confucius institute" in the region, leveraging its strengths in tourism; while the UK's institute has been a trailblazer in promoting Tai Chi and Qigong culture. Zheng encouraged students to be ambassadors of cultural symbiosis, benefiting from BISU's meticulously crafted summer program.

Yu Miao, dean of the School of International Education and Chinese Language, delivers a speech.

Yu emphasized the program's diverse learning experience. He assured the students that their journey at BISU will offer not just language learning but also a holistic experience of Chinese culture. His encouraging words underscored the university's dedication to providing a rich, multi-layered curriculum.

Participants during the program

The summer camp is far from being a mere language course. Apart from Chinese language training, it offers specialized courses for Moroccan tour-guide students, as well as thematic lectures covering areas like social change, digital tech, calligraphy, and architecture. The participants will also enjoy curated visits to China's iconic institutions, like the National Museum of China, the Beijing Planning Exhibition Hall, and the Forbidden City, each excursion providing a lens into China's rich past, vibrant present, and promising future.