On April 25, Harbin Engineering University (HEU)successfully hosted the regional finals of the 5th "China Stories in English" competition for international students. Co-organized by the China Institute for Innovation and Development Strategy, China Education Television, and New Channel International Education Group, with HEU as the host institution, the event carried the theme "Sharing Chinese Culture with the World." The competition provided an international platform for foreign students to showcase Chinese culture, fostering cross-cultural understanding in today's interconnected world.
Before the competition, HEU assembled a professional coaching team consisting of distinguished faculty and cross-cultural experts to offer one-on-one guidance to participants. The training covered story selection, language delivery techniques, and stage presence. The event innovatively adopted a dual-track format combining both online and offline participation.
Nineteen contestants from Thailand, Vietnam, Laos, Uzbekistan, and Cape Verde showcased their talents. Vietnamese student Dinh Thi Mai Anh, dressed in traditional Chinese attire, shared her appreciation for the beauty of Chinese phonetics. Thai contestant LIN Anyin vividly described the artistry behind Harbin's Ice and Snow World, while Vietnamese participant Nguyen Phi Dung demonstrated Peking Opera masks and recounted his journey from unfamiliarity to fascination with this traditional art form.
After intense competition, the judges awarded two first prizes, four second prizes, six third prizes, and seven excellence awards. Vietnamese student Nguyen Phi Dung, Laotian contestant WU Zhihao, and Thai participant FU Aimei qualified for the national exhibition round.
Moving forward, HEU will continue organizing such cultural exchange activities with innovative formats and enriched content to inspire international students' enthusiasm for sharing Chinese culture. The university remains committed to enhancing international cultural communication and promoting multicultural exchange worldwide.
