The first center for the study of Chinese language and culture was solemnly opened at Secondary School No. 8 in Polotsk

The event was attended by Olga Lapatinskaya, Rector of the Vitebsk Regional Institute for the Development of Education, Irina Drozdova, Head of the Education Department of the Polotsk District Executive Committee, as well as representatives of the Polotsk State University named after Euphrosyne of Polotsk, and Chinese language teachers from the city's schools.

Among the invited guests were representatives of the Economics Department of the Polotsk District Executive Committee, who helped the school establish partnership relations with the city of Mudanjiang, People's Republic of China.

– I am sure that the children who study at this center will be able to use their knowledge. Familiarity with Chinese culture and traditions will allow them to build bridges of friendship between Belarus and China, just as our President does, – emphasized Olga Lapatinskaya.

After the opening ceremony, Natalia Shcherbakova, a foreign language teacher at Secondary School No. 8, presented her experience in teaching Chinese to students in grades 3–5, demonstrated methodological developments, a Telegram channel where she shares her work with colleagues, and also conducted a master class in Chinese calligraphy for the guests.

The opening of the Center will foster interest in learning the language and culture of the Celestial Empire among both schoolchildren and their parents.

Representatives of the city of Mudanjiang, People's Republic of China, a sister city of Polotsk, recorded video greetings with addresses on the occasion of the opening of the resource center.

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