In a heartwarming visit that brought cultures closer together, Peng Liyuan, the wife of Chinese President Xi Jinping, and Anikó Lévai, the wife of Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, spent Thursday at the Hungarian-Chinese bilingual school in Budapest. 🎓✨
The duo dived into classrooms, observing Chinese language lessons and traditional Chinese cultural activities like paper cutting ✂️ and calligraphy ✍️. They chatted warmly with students, encouraging them to embrace the fusion of Hungarian and Chinese cultures.
\"Seeing you all speak Chinese so well fills my heart with joy,\" Peng Liyuan expressed, highlighting the school's role as a symbol of China-Hungary friendship. She inspired the students to continue their journey in learning Chinese language and culture, and even consider visiting or studying in China someday. 🌏
Peng and Lévai watched a video showcasing the school's impressive 20-year journey, enjoyed performances including dance 💃, poetry recitations 📜, and a chorus 🎶 by the talented students. They also posed for cheerful photographs, capturing the memorable day.
Before bidding farewell, Peng gifted the school with books introducing Chinese culture, a token to enrich the students' learning experiences. 📚
Established in 2004, the Hungarian-Chinese bilingual school is a unique 12-year public institution where instruction is fully bilingual in Chinese and Hungarian. It's a place where East meets West, nurturing young minds to build bridges between the two cultures. 🌉
This visit not only motivated the students but also reinforced the strong ties between Hungary and China. Who knows? Maybe some of these students will be the future ambassadors of cultural exchange! 🌟
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Peng Liyuan, Aniko Levai visit Hungarian-Chinese bilingual school
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