MUCE celebrated the 2024 Chinese Language Day with myriad of captivating performances

Mkwawa University college of Education (MUCE) hosted an event to commemorate the International Chinese Language Day, which was held on 23th April 2024. The event was attended by MUCE management, led by Prof. Deusdedit A. Rwehumbiza – MUCE Acting Principal, Dr. Zhang Xiaozhen - Chinese Director of the Confucius Institute and MUCE staff and students. The event featured a myriad of captivating performances, with students showcasing their talents in various aspects of Chinese culture. From mesmerizing Wushu dances to graceful Dragon dances, the audience was treated to a spectacle of Chinese martial arts and traditional arts. Additionally, students demonstrated their proficiency in Chinese language through speeches, songs, and readings.

The celebration also included recognition of student achievements, with one student from MUCE winning the third prize in the 24th Chinese Bridge Chinese Proficiency Competition organized by the Confucius Institute at UDSM.

Chinese Language Day was established by the UN Department of Public Information in 2010, in order to celebrate multilingualism and cultural diversity as well as to promote equal use of all language.