Peruvian students embark on a cultural odyssey in Xuzhou

From June 26 to July 9, 38 teachers and students from Peru's Juan XXIII Peruvian-Chinese School embarked on a captivating journey through China's Han Dynasty heritage, thanks to the "Chinese Bridge" summer camp.

Organized by the Center for Language Education and Cooperation under China's Ministry of Education and hosted by Xuzhou Higher Normal School in collaboration with three local institutions, the program immersed the Peruvian delegation in the rich historical and cultural tapestry of this ancient city.

To greet their South American guests, Xuzhou's schools rolled out a vibrant array of activities, including traditional craft workshops, cutting-edge tech demonstrations, and culinary adventures. The warm reception set the tone for an unforgettable exploration of Chinese language and culture.

At Xuzhou Higher Normal School, campers dove into interactive Mandarin classes, boosting their language skills through dynamic lessons. They also tried their hands at dough figurine sculpting and stone rubbing—time-honored local crafts that offered a tactile connection to China's intangible cultural heritage.