October 2024 Fourth Friday – China

The Valparaiso International Center presented its October 2024 Fourth Friday event, featuring three distinguished visiting scholars from Zhejiang University, China. The presentation offered a unique opportunity to explore China’s rich geography, history, and culture.

Featured activities:

A comprehensive overview of Chinese geography, history, and culture.
An interactive game on Chinese pictographs (characters) with small prizes for participants.
A presentation on traditional Chinese festivals and a chance to taste authentic Chinese dumplings.
An open Q&A session with the scholars, offering insights into life in China.

This event provided a rare opportunity for the local community to engage with scholars from China and gain a deeper understanding of the country’s traditions and way of life. All are welcome to attend.

Featured Presenters:

Tang Qin (汤沁) – Master’s Degree, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University
Xiaoqian Hu (胡小倩) – Master’s Degree, School of Agriculture and Biotechnology, Zhejiang University
Ye Wen (叶文) – Master of Philosophy, Wuhan University School of Philosophy