Botswana's Chinese learners embrace language through martial arts


  • World
  • Sunday, 23 Mar 2025

GABORONE, March 22 (Xinhua) -- The Confucius Institute at the University of Botswana (CIUB) hosted a cultural and language event on Friday, providing Chinese learners with a platform to practice speaking the language while exploring traditional Chinese martial arts.

Held under the theme "Chinese Gongfu," which refers to Chinese martial arts, the event introduced participants to the vocabulary of Chinese martial weapons, including knives, swords, spears, and whips, alongside basic martial arts movements. The interactive session aimed to enhance oral proficiency while deepening cultural understanding.

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