First Sino-German cultural exchange month kicks off

The “China-Germany Garden” is unveiled at Tongji University’s campus in suburban Jiading District, a highlight of the ongoing Sino-German Cultural Exchange Month at the school.— Xi Rou

Xi Rou and Hu Min

THE first Sino-German Cultural ex-change Month has been launched at tongji University’s Jiading campus.

Upgraded from the German Cul-tural Festival, about 10 activities will be held during the month, including the German Cultural Festival, the German Culture Carnival, “Study-ing in Germany” workshops, and face-to-face sessions with German corporate representatives.

Students from affiliated middle and primary schools with a German language background will join in. this will allow young students to par-ticipate with an open and inclusive attitude and learn about Germany’s rigorous academic spirit.

Meanwhile, two practice bases unveiled at tongji: one for Ger-man-language university history interpretation and the other for the “China-Germany Garden.”

Immersive language practice

As the university nears its 118th anniversary, the establishment of the base for German-language university history interpretation of-fers students immersive language practice to enhance their German expression and intercultural com-munication skills.

After professional training and rigorous assessment, the first batch of “German interpreters of univer-sity history” were appointed.

This team of outstanding students will use fluent German to introduce tongji’s culture to foreign guests.

Liu Mingliang, a member of the interpretation team, said: “my inter-est in history and German language skills inspired me to tell tongji’s story in German and convey China’s voice to the world.”

The “China-Germany Garden” is another key education project. Built on the lawn in front of the Jiading Branch of the University history Museum, the garden incorporates seasonal flowers and fruit trees planted by faculty and students.

Since its founding in 1907, tongji, as a key bridge for China-Germany exchanges, has been dedicated to promoting cultural exchanges be-tween the two countries.