From July 23, 2017 to August 2, 2017 the Summer School “Belt of Friendship” has been held at the Belarusian National Technical University. The Event has been organized by the Ministry of Education of the Republic of Belarus, the BNTU, BSU and MSLU. The BNTU has hosted over 30 students from 5 universities, including Dalian University of Technology, Northeastern University (Shenyang City), Tianjin Foreign Studies University, Beijing International Studies University, and East China Normal University (Shanghai City). This intensive 10-day summer school has offered an interactive introduction to the history and culture of Belarus, has given an opportunity to gain experience of learning the Russian language, get acquainted with Belarusian students and have a good rest at Agricultural touristic complex “NANOSY”. This Summer School “Belt of Friendship” is considered as a return visit - last year 100 Belarusian university students have been invited to attend education exchange programs in China.
On July 25, 2017 the Grand Opening of the Summer School “Belt of Friendship” has been held. Vladimir L. Shapurov, Head of the International Cooperation Department of the Ministry of Education of the Republic of Belarus, Li Weng Hua, First Secretary of Education of the Embassy of the People’s Republic of China in Belarus, administration of the BNTU, BSU and MSLU, administration of Confucius Institute of the BNTU, BSU and MSLU, have given welcome speeches stressing the importance of the Event. Vladimir L. Shapurov emphasized that one month ago Belarusian-Chinese Commission took a decision that the Summer School “Belt of Friendship” will be held annually.
Chinese guests have had a marvelous opportunity within the framework of the Summer School Program to learn about the distinctive culture of Belarus, attend workshops on Belarusian cuisine, traditional crafts of Belarus. Chinese students have visited the leading Belarusian enterprises - JSC "Amkodor" and OJSC “Kommunarka”. The Participants have also got a chance to broaden their cultural horizons visiting the Belarusian State Museum of the History of the Great Patriotic War and Museum of Ancient Belarusian Culture of the NAS of Belarus. The Participants of the Summer School have visited an impressive memorial complex “Khatyn” to revere the memory of Belarusians who died during the Great Patriotic War. On July 29, 2017 Chinese Guests have attended National Children's educational and health-improving center "Zubrenok" to get acquainted with the history and services of the center.
The students have had an opportunity to broaden their cultural horizons and enjoy artistic and historical treasuries of Belarus at Agricultural touristic complex “NANOSY” located near Lake Naroch. They have discovered the wonderful natural landscape, walked along shore of Lake Naroch, watched the beauty of a sunset. They have visited the windmills and watermills, museums of samovars, coins, and Soviet cars. Chinese students have learnt how to bake bread and had a great opportunity to taste Belarusian cuisine. During the workshop on traditional crafts, Chinese students have woven a belt of “Friendship”, which became not only a memorable gift, but a symbol of friendship between China and Belarus.
On August 1, 2017 the Closing Ceremony of the Summer School “Belt of Friendship” has been held at the Belarusian National Technical University. At the Closing Ceremony, Dmitry A. Smolyakov, Chief Executive Officer of the International Cooperation Department of the Ministry of Education of the Republic of Belarus, has awarded Certificates to the Participants. The Chinese Guests have expressed their heartfelt gratitude to the Organizing Committee. The students have prepared dances and songs, which have deeply impressed all the spectators.
Currently, Belarus and China are developing dynamic and comprehensive relationship. The countries have already established fruitful cooperation in the fields of education, science, technology and culture. Taking part in the Summer School “Belt of Friendship” is a genuinely priceless experience. Chinese students had a marvelous chance to acquire knowledge, broaden their horizons and make new friends. The Summer School “Belt of Friendship” laid a strong foundation for fruitful relationship between China and Belarus.
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