Chinese Bridge” in Georgia: Young Talents Conquer the Chinese Language and Culture

May 30. — The final of the 6th “Chinese Bridge” World Chinese Language Competition for primary school students was successfully held in the capital of Georgia.This event became a true celebration of friendship, culture, and young talents, gathering children, teachers, parents, and officials on one stage.

The competition was organized by the Embassy of the People’s Republic of China in Georgia, with the direct preparation and execution undertaken by the Confucius Institute at Alte University.The event was supported by the Confucius Classroom at the European University (in partnership with Xinjiang Medical University) and the Confucius Institute at Tbilisi Free University (in partnership with Zhengzhou University).An Atmosphere of Celebration and Serious CompetitionFrom the very morning, there was a lively atmosphere in the hall. Participants registered, drew their performance numbers, and rehearsed their speeches one last time. Parents and teachers supported the young contestants, while guests eagerly awaited the start.The program opened with an official ceremony, after which the main action began. The competition consisted of two parts: a thematic speech in Chinese and a talent demonstration related to Chinese culture. Children recited poems, sang songs, danced, played traditional musical instruments, performed martial arts, drew, and practiced calligraphy.Special attention was paid to practical language proficiency — the jury evaluated pronunciation accuracy, fluency, lexical richness, and the ability to communicate spontaneously. The cultural part accounted for approximately 30% of the total score

Official Support and Distinguished Guests

According to Wang Dan, Director of the Political Department of the Chinese Embassy in Georgia, the interest of Georgian schoolchildren in the Chinese language is growing. She expressed gratitude to the teachers and parents for their efforts.

Fair Judging and Well-Deserved Awards

After the competition program concluded, a short coffee break was organized for the guests, during which the counting commission tallied the scores and the organizers prepared the award documents.

The award ceremony was the culmination of the day. All participants received diplomas and commemorative prizes.The winner of the competition was 11-year-old Gabriel Pavladze. His main prize is an opportunity to visit China, where he will spend two weeks in Beijing and Tianjin and take part in a cultural and educational program for the winners of the “Chinese Bridge” competition.

The organizers expressed their gratitude to the students, teachers, and parents for their active participation and support for the development of Chinese language teaching in Georgia.Particularly distinguished young talents were awarded incentive prizes, and the best of the best ascended the podium, taking first, second, and third places in the Georgian division of the “Chinese Bridge”.”Each of you has shown an amazing result today. The main thing is not victory, but the love for the Chinese language and culture that you have carried through all the trials,” the ceremony host addressed the participants.

A Bridge of Friendship Between China and Georgia

At the conclusion of the event, the organizers thanked all participants, teachers, parents, volunteers, and guests for their contribution to the development of the Chinese language in Georgia.”We hope that you will continue to study the Chinese language, become more confident, and grow into true ambassadors of cultural exchange between China and Georgia,” rang out in the final speech.The competition ended with a group photo on stage — to the applause and smiles of the children, who proved once again that language does not divide, but connects hearts

.Historical Background

The “Chinese Bridge” World Chinese Language Competition is held annually among school and university students in more than 100 countries worldwide. Georgia has been participating in the junior age category for the sixth consecutive year, and the level of preparation of the young contestants is noticeably growing each time. The competition not only motivates children to learn Chinese but also strengthens the friendly ties between the two countries.