On August 12, the closing ceremony of the 2025 "Roots-Seeking Journey · Chinese Cultural Exploration" Summer Camp was held at Tianjin Normal University (TNU). Distinguished attendees included: Yu Bin, Vice Chairman of Tianjin Federation of Returned Overseas Chinese; Dong Hongxia, Deputy Secretary of the CPC TNU Committee; Yang Zetong, Second-Level Investigator of the Social Work and Liaison Department, Tianjin Federation of Returned Overseas Chinese; Zhang Xiangdong, Director of the United Front Work Department of TNU; Liu Xueli, Principal of Oriental Huayun Art School; Xu Yan, Executive Vice President of Canada Tianjin Fellowship Association; and Zuo Xingguo, Board Member of Austria Aohua Chinese School. Representatives from Portuguese Shumin Language and Culture Center, Canada Tianjin Fellowship Association, and French Ziyu Academy, along with faculty from TNU's International Chinese Education Development Research Institute and College of International Education Exchange including instructors, administrators, and camp counselors joined all camp participants.

Overseas organizations presented pennants to Tianjin Federation of Returned Overseas Chinese and TNU, expressing heartfelt congratulations and gratitude for the event's success.
During the ceremony, campers showcased their learning outcomes through songs, dances, and skits, demonstrating their passion for Chinese culture and commitment to cultural preservation. The summer camp served as a bridge connecting heritage and culture, allowing participants to deepen their emotional ties to China through immersive experiences.

Campers gained profound insights into the richness of traditional Chinese culture and witnessed the dynamic development of modern China. This journey engraved a lasting affection for their roots and homeland. Carrying these memories, they are poised to promote traditional Chinese culture globally, ensuring this transcultural legacy endures across generations.
By Jierui He