On June 10, 2023, the 22nd Chinese Bridge-Chinese Proficiency Competition for Foreign College Students Preliminary Rounds in Bangladesh was successfully held at Dhaka University, organized by the Embassy of the People's Republic of China in Bangladesh and the Center for Language Education and Cooperation, with the Confucius Institute at University of Dhaka as the host institution, and co-hosted by the Confucius Institutes at North South University of and Shanto Marim-Honghe Confucius Classroom.
The event was graced by the presence of H.E.Mr. Yao Wen, Ambassador of China to Bangladesh, and Honorable Vice Chancellor of University of Dhaka, Prof. Dr. Md. Akhtaruzzaman. Their inspirational speeches emphasized the significance of cultural exchange and language learning between Bangladesh and China, and praised the participants for their dedication and passion in promoting Chinese language and culture.
The competition witnessed enthusiastic participation from students representing three Confucius Institute (Classroom), each of them recommended three contestants, resulting in a total of nine contestants who had successfully advanced to the finals after rigorous selection processes.
A distinguished panel of judges, including the Cultural Counselor of the Embassy, representatives from Chinese enterprises, media professionals, and experts engaged in international Chinese language education, was appointed to evaluate the contestants' performances. The competition was divided into two parts, with a China and Chinese Related Knowledge Competition in the morning and a Speech & Talent Competition in the afternoon. The judges evaluated the contestants' Chinese language proficiency, understanding of Chinese culture and contemporary China, eloquence, and overall presentation skills.
Following the intense competition, one first prize, two second prizes, three third prizes, and three excellent prizes were awarded to the outstanding participants, recognizing their exceptional achievements in Chinese language learning and their ability to promote intercultural understanding. The winners are listed below:
The first prize: Zobaida Tasneem Dewan
The second prize: Tashfin Tahsin Moumi
Sabrin Sarwa
The third prize: Ruquiyah Binte Kalam
MD. Saidul Islam
Fateha Bhutan
The excellent prize: Sadia Khan
Md Sayed Alam Saad
Rabeya Akter
In his concluding remarks, H.E. Ambassador Mr. Yao Wen commended all the participants for their outstanding performance and expressed his appreciation to the organizers and judges for their contribution in making the event a great success. He emphasized the importance of cultural exchange and language proficiency in fostering bilateral relations between Bangladesh and China, and encouraged the participants to continue their pursuit of Chinese language learning, serving as cultural ambassadors and bridge builders between the two nations.
The 22nd Chinese Bridge-Chinese Proficiency Competition for Foreign College Students Preliminary Rounds in Bangladesh further strengthens the educational and cultural ties between Bangladesh and China. This event not only highlights the importance of Chinese language education but also promotes mutual understanding and friendship among the youth of both countries.The first prize winner of the Bangladesh Preliminary Rounds will move on to represent their country in the international finals of the 22nd Chinese Bridge Competition. This global event serves as a platform for young Chinese language learners from around the world to showcase their skills and deepen their understanding of Chinese culture.
The Chinese Bridge-Chinese Proficiency Competition for Foreign College Students has become an esteemed platform for promoting Chinese language education, cultural exchange, and friendship among university students worldwide. The event continues to inspire and motivate students to explore the Chinese language and culture, contributing to the ever-growing ties between China and Bangladesh.
2023年6月10日,由中外语言交流合作中心和中国驻孟加拉国大使馆主办,达卡大学孔子学院承办,南北大学孔子学院和山度•玛丽亚姆-红河孔子课堂协办的第22届“汉语桥”世界大学生中文比赛孟加拉国赛区预选赛在达卡大学圆满落幕。9名孟加拉国大学生代表参加了比赛,经过激烈的角逐,展示了他们扎实的中文语言能力和对中国文化的深刻理解。中国驻孟加拉国大使姚文出席比赛活动。达卡大学校长阿克塔鲁兹曼教授(Md.Akhtaruzzaman)、达卡大学现代语言学院院长卡里姆(ABM Razaul Karim Faquire)教授、南北大学孔子学院外方院长西迪奇(Bulbul Siddiqi)博士、中国驻孟加拉国大使馆文化处乐利文参赞、二秘郎琅、中国电建国别副代表韩鹍、新华社达卡站负责人孙楠,以及大学师生、媒体、社会各界人士和广大中文学习者共同参与了此次语言文化盛事。
此次“汉语桥”比赛活动在达卡大学现代语言学院礼堂举行。来自达卡大学孔子学院、南北大学孔子学院和山度·玛丽亚姆-红河孔子课堂的9名选手经过层层选拔进入角逐。本届“汉语桥”比赛是疫情以来孟加拉国举办的首次线下比赛,中孟各界人士和广大青年汉语学习者时隔三年多再次齐聚一堂,彰显出两国教育文化交流重新焕发勃勃生机,并迈上新的发展阶段。
中国驻孟加拉国大使姚文在致辞中表示,“汉语桥”是世界各国大学生学习汉语、了解中国的重要平台,也是中外青年加强沟通交流,增进相互理解和友谊的桥梁。他鼓励参赛选手们赛出风格,赛出水平,充分展示自己的汉语水平和对中华文化的理解,并希望他们胸怀理想,继续努力,成为中孟友谊的使者,为进一步加强两国人民之间的相互了解和友好交往做出贡献。
达卡大学校长阿克塔鲁兹曼在致辞中对姚文大使的莅临表示热烈欢迎和衷心感谢。他高度评价了“汉语桥”比赛在促进中孟语言文化交流方面所起到的重要作用,他赞赏孔子学院对推动汉语在孟加拉国的发展做出的努力和贡献,并表示将一如继往地支持达卡大学孔子学院的工作,希望孔院继续发挥中孟两国教育文化交流的纽带作用。
本届“汉语桥”比赛分为上半场和下半场两部分,上午进行中国知识问答部分的比赛,考察选手们对于中文、中国文化和中国国情等知识的掌握和理解,下午进行的是命题演讲和才艺展示部分的比赛。担任下午比赛的评委有中国驻孟加拉国使馆文化处乐利文参赞、中国电建国别副代表韩鹍、新华社达卡站负责人孙楠、达卡大学中文系主任阿弗扎尔、山度·玛丽亚姆-红河孔子课堂本土中文教师毛大海、南北大学孔子学院公派教师黄欣然等人。
在上午的知识问题比赛环节,选手们出色地完成了问答题、视频题和成语补全题,展现了他们扎实的汉语功底和对中国文化、中国国情的理解。下午的演讲比赛和才艺展示则更为丰富和精彩,充分考察了选手们的语言表达能力、文化素养和综合应对能力。演讲中,选手们表达流利,引经据典,内容丰富多样,有的讲述自己的汉语学习经历,有的讲述自己和中国的故事,有的触及到了社会热点和人文关怀,展现了大学生的独立思考能力和高远的志向。在才艺展示环节,选手们表演了舞狮、武术、唱歌、舞蹈、书法、脱口秀等才艺,向观众们展示了自己对中国文化的热爱和理解。
最终,通过激烈角逐,第22届“汉语桥”世界大学生中文比赛孟加拉国赛区预选赛的获奖名单揭晓:
一等奖 王亚丽 Zobaida Tasneem Dewan(南北大学孔子学院)
二等奖 月肖恩 Tashfin Tahsin Moumi(南北大学孔子学院)
二等奖 钱语诗 Sabrin Sarwa(达卡大学孔子学院)
三等奖 李 冰 Ruquiyah Binte Kalam(山度·玛丽亚姆-红河孔子课堂)
三等奖 穆 杨 MD. Saidul Islam(山度•玛丽亚姆-红河孔子课堂)
三等奖 古雅文 Fateha Bhuiyan(达卡大学孔子学院)
优秀奖 孙迪娅 Sadia Khan(达卡大学孔子学院)
优秀奖 李 晨 Md Sayed Alam Saad(南北大学孔子学院)
优秀奖 兰 雅 Rabeya Akter(山度•玛丽亚姆-红河孔子课堂)
获得一等奖的选手将代表孟加拉国赛区赴华参加全球总决赛,展示自己的实力。同时,获奖选手还将有机会获得中国政府提供的奖学金和深造机会,为他们的未来发展打下坚实的基础。
中国驻孟加拉国大使馆文化处乐利文参赞、中国电建国别副代表韩鹍和新华社达卡站负责人孙楠代表评委团进行点评。他们一致认为,选手们在比赛中的表现展现了年轻人的风采,在表达能力、语言流利度、思维深度和文化理解方面都有出色的表现,希望他们继续努力,在汉语学习中取得更大的进步。
姚文大使为一等奖获得者王亚丽颁奖。他在总结致辞中表示,“汉语桥”比赛一直以来都是中孟人文交流的重要平台,孟加拉国赛区预选赛的成功举办充分展示了孟加拉国年轻人对汉语学习的热情和投入。通过这样的比赛,将进一步加强两国大学生之间的交流与合作,对促进两国人民之间的友谊和相互了解起到了积极的推动作用。他祝贺所有参赛选手,并对他们的努力和成绩表示衷心的祝贺。大使鼓励他们继续深耕汉语学习,为中孟友谊的发展做出更多贡献。