Villa International High School celebrates Chinese Language Day

Apr 30, 2024, 12:06 PM

China's Ambassador to Maldives Wang Li Xin, Higher Education Minister Dr. Maryam Mariya and the Minister of Dhivehi Language, Culture and Heritage, Adam Naseer as well as senior officials of Villa College attended the ceremony and exhibition. -- Photo: Villa College

The Chinese Language Day has been celebrated at Villa International High School on Monday.

Students from Villa International High School and Iskandhar School performed Chinese cultural performances at a ceremony to mark the day.

Apart from a calligraphy presentation, the learning outcomes of the Chinese Language Learning Center at Villa College and some cultural items were displayed during an exhibition.

Chinese Language Day celebrated at Villa International High School.

China's Ambassador to Maldives Wang Li Xin, Higher Education Minister Dr. Maryam Mariya and the Minister of Dhivehi Language, Culture and Heritage, Adam Naseer as well as senior officials of Villa College attended the ceremony and exhibition.

The Chinese Language Learning Center at Villa College teaches the Chinese language in addition to the country's history, culture and customs.

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