Consulate-General of China in Adelaide Organized the 2025 Chinese Bridge - Chinese Show for Foreign Primary School Students Event

2025-06-19 10:14

On June 14, the Consulate-General of China in Adelaide organized the South Australia Final Contest of the 2025 Chinese Bridge - Chinese Show for Foreign Primary School Students at Adelaide Zoo. Ms Becky Houston representative from the South Australian Multicultural Commission , Dr Phil Ainsley Chief Executive of SA Zoos, along with teachers, students, and parents from local schools attended the event. Deputy Consul-General Wang Hongsun gave a speech.

Deputy Consul-General Wang stated in his address that language serves as the vessel of culture. Chinese language carries the 5,000-year legacy of Chinese civilization while also serving as a dynamic bridge for modern China to engage in civilizational dialogue with the world. He noted that June 10th this year marks the inaugural United Nations "International Day for Dialogue among Civilizations," making the timing of the South Australia Final of the 2025 Chinese Bridge - Chinese Show for Foreign Primary School Students particularly significant. He hopes all students study Chinese diligently and become young ambassadors for cultural exchange between China and Australia.

This year's Chinese Bridge - Chinese Show for Foreign Primary School Students, themed "Chinese, Joy & Fun!", saw enthusiastic participation from 30 teams of contestants representing 7 schools across South Australia, with 12 teams advancing to the finals. The event was filled with a lively and joyous atmosphere, as the young contestants demonstrated their passion for learning Chinese and their understanding of Chinese culture through Chinese storytelling and talent performances.The first-prize winner will be eligible to compete in the Chinese Bridge - Chinese Show for Foreign Primary School Students Global Finals to be held in China.