Students majoring in International Chinese Education at Tianjin Normal University (TNU) were recently invited to attend the country's online Spring Festival gala.

Group photo of the participants at the online Spring Festival gala

Jointly hosted by the State Administration of Radio, Film, and Television and many other units, this gala show featured participants from countries including Kenya, Equatorial Guinea, Madagascar, Russia, Poland, and Australia. The programs showcased the charm of traditional Chinese culture, narrating the perspective of foreigners on Chinese life, achievements, and stories.

Three overseas students from TNU -- Kitili Ike Mutinda, a Kenyan doctoral student, Rakotoarivony Mamisoa, a graduate student from Madagascar, and Ndong Esono Jesus Ndong, an undergraduate student from Equatorial Guinea -- created and performed programs including Tianjin Kuaiban (a traditional Chinese storytelling art form), Jingdong Drum, cross talk, and singing. They introduced Tianjin's local culture and their study experiences, conveying their heartfelt blessings for the festive season and the joy of the Spring Festival reunion.

Kitili Ike Mutinda, Rakotoarivony Mamisoa and Ndong Esono Jesus Ndong perform at the online Spring Festival gala.

Over the years, TNU has placed emphasis on outstanding traditional Chinese culture for international students through practice. It has organized a rich variety of language and cultural activities, encouraging and guiding overseas students to experience Chinese culture through vivid cultural events.

In the process of telling Chinese stories, the foreign students are expected to gain insights into the profound connotations of Chinese culture, thus cultivating their abilities in the heritage, development, sharing, and dissemination of Chinese culture.

TNU will continue to actively create opportunities for international students to showcase their learning achievements. Many international students who excel in telling Chinese stories and spreading the voice of China will further emerge.