On 22.10.2018, staff of Confucius Institute at Ss Cyril and Methodius University and their Chinese dean-Dr. Liao, held a Chinese culture panel in Avram Pisevski primary school. Matilda Bajkova, the principal of this primary school, extended a warm welcome to us. Over 40 students and teachers took part in the panel and the atmosphere during which kept warm and high.
At 12:00, the panel officially began in the conference room. Dr. Liao first appreciated this warm invitation, then shared the purpose and meaning of the establishment of Confucius Institute, elaborated the situation of Confucius Institute at Ss Cyril and Methodius University in both language teaching and culture activities.
Afterwards, teacher Xiaofang Guo, Jinghan Qiu, Lijie Zhang and Yingjuan Wu demonstrated Chinese painting , calligraphy, paper cutting and Chinese knot one by one, and delicate Chinese-style gifts were given away. During this time, questions were raised from time to time and teachers all answered properly with patience.
The panel lasted for two hours and a half. Local teachers who came to experience Chinese culture were all amazed at how long-history, extensive and profound Chinese culture is. Matilda Bajkova also expressed her will of setting up a Chinese culture course in Avram Pisevski primary school.
To sum up, this panel is a success. Confucius Institute at Ss Cyril and Methodius University will continue to promote Chinese language, culture.
(By Jiahui)