Free Chinese Language School Opens in National Library of Belarus

The opening ceremony of the Chinese language school “Huaqiao” was held in the National Library of Belarus. This was reported in the press service of the Ministry of culture, writes sb.by.

The ceremony was attended by Minister-Counselor of the Embassy of the People’s Republic of China in Belarus Song Yanping, Head of the Department of International Cooperation and Media Interaction with the Ministry of Culture of Belarus Victoria Ratobylskaya, General Director of the National Library of Belarus Vadim Gigin and Chairman of the Association of Chinese Compatriots Organizations “Huaqiao” Wang Xiaomen.

On the occasion of the landmark event, which opens a new bright page in the Belarusian-Chinese cultural and educational cooperation, the Minister of Culture of Belarus Marat Markov sent a welcoming address to the organizers and participants:

Two years ago, the Chinese Book Center opened its doors here, and today we are taking the next important step - giving Minsk residents and guests of the capital a unique opportunity to immerse themselves in the amazing world of the Chinese language.

He also drew attention to the fact that in the conditions when the relations between Belarus and China are at the level of comprehensive strategic partnership, the interest in learning Chinese among Belarusians is huge. The fact that the courses will be available to everyone on a free basis is an invaluable gift for young people, professionals and connoisseurs of oriental culture.

An important point of the event was the signing of a cooperation agreement between the Chinese language school “Huaqiao” and the National Library of Belarus. Signatures under the document put the head of the school Ms. Wang Xiaomen and the General Director of the library Vadim Gigin.

Chinese language school to open in National Library of Belarus on September 11