STORY: Chinese proficiency competition held in Türkiye's Istanbul
SHOOTING TIME: May 11, 2024
DATELINE: May 12, 2024
LENGTH: 00:02:23
LOCATION: ISTANBUL, Türkiye
CATEGORY: CULTURE

SHOTLIST:
1. various of students showcasing their language skills
2. various of cultural performances
3. various of awarding ceremony
4. various of Guliz Mugan, president of Okan University, speaking
5. various of Wei Xiaodong, Chinese Consul General in Istanbul, speaking

STORYLINE:

The final round of the 23rd "Chinese Bridge" language competition for college students in Türkiye took place Saturday in Istanbul, the country's largest city.

The competition was held at Okan University with the participation of 17 contestants from seven universities across Türkiye.
   
The contestants showcased their language skills and Chinese-related artistic talent through performances like singing, dancing, and playing musical instruments.
   
Deniz Gumuslu, a student of Okan University's Chinese Translation and Interpreting preparatory class, was awarded the first prize and would represent Türkiye to compete in China.
    
In her opening speech, Guliz Mugan, president of Okan University, emphasized that, in the Chinese courses, Turkish students acquire the language and evolve into "cultural ambassadors."
   
"The objective of Chinese proficiency competitions is to promote Chinese culture and language proficiency while enhancing global awareness and understanding of China," Mugan said.

Wei Xiaodong, consul general of China in Istanbul, highlighted in his speech the growing interest among Turks in learning Chinese.
   
He expressed hope that more Turkish youths would visit China and have more exchanges with Chinese youths, jointly promoting friendship, cultural exchanges, and mutual learning between the two countries.

Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Istanbul, Türkiye.
(XHTV)