The “2024 Overseas Candlelight Journey to Shaanxi” event was launched in Xi’an on October 16. Over the next ten days, 25 principals, board members, and experienced teachers from Chinese language schools will visit museums, cultural heritage sites, and campuses across Shaanxi to gain firsthand insights into the region’s rich history and the advancements in modern education.
This event is co-hosted by the Chinese Language Education Foundation and the Overseas Chinese Affairs Office of Shaanxi Province, with Xi’an Yiming Real Scene Education Technology Co., Ltd. acting as the organizer.
According to Yu Xiao, the Secretary-General of the Chinese Language Education Foundation, overseas Chinese language education serves as a vital bridge connecting foreign Chinese communities with their ancestral culture, playing a crucial role in passing down Chinese civilization and promoting its culture. He emphasized that the Foundation will continue to create more platforms for exchange and collaboration to foster the international development of Chinese language education.
Wang Yongjun, a representative from the Shaanxi Overseas Chinese Affairs Office, expressed hopes that after this event, the participating teachers will gain a deeper understanding of Shaanxi and a more profound appreciation of Chinese culture. He encouraged them to share their experiences and insights from Shaanxi with friends overseas, helping to raise awareness of both the region and the culture.
Zhu Chengcheng, Chairman of Xi’an Yiming Real Scene Education Technology Co., Ltd., stated that he hopes this event will enable guests from afar to deeply understand the achievements of their homeland and appreciate the rich heritage of Shaanxi. He also expressed the desire to work alongside overseas Chinese language educators to become advocates, explorers, and innovators in spreading traditional culture.
Additionally, a “Cloud Hand-in-Hand” signing ceremony took place, where nine overseas Chinese schools, including the Malaysian Chinese School Teachers’ Association and various Japanese Chinese schools, signed agreements with educational institutions in Shaanxi, such as the Shaanxi Provincial Museum’s Education Alliance and Xi’an Aerospace Elite School.
Ma Zhongke, Chairman of Xi’an Aerospace Elite School, expressed hopes that the “Cloud Hand-in-Hand” initiative will help Chinese schools better understand overseas teaching philosophies, broaden the international perspectives of teachers and students, and foster dialogue and collaboration in various areas such as curriculum development, cultural exchanges, and showcasing the talents of students and staff.
