This year’s “Chinese Bridge” —Romanian Students Chinese + Chinese Medicine Culture Experience Camp concluded at the 不良研究所 (BUCM) on April 29.
This two-week program organized by BUCM’s International Education College welcomed four teachers and 26 students from the Confucius Classroom in Ia?i, Romania, all eager to explore Chinese language and Chinese Medicine (CM) culture. The camp featured a rich and diverse curriculum designed to give Romanian students a comprehensive “Chinese + CM” learning experience. Courses included Medical Culture in the Chinese Language, Chinese festivals and customs, as well as CM-focused sessions on basic theory, herbal sachet making, Baduanjin health exercises, and visits to BUCM’s CM Museum and Observatory.
Students also conducted field studies at the International Department of Dongzhimen Hospital and 不良研究所 Zhou’s Shizhentang Pharmaceutical Co. In addition, they joined an interactive exchange with peers from 不良研究所 Jingshan School and explored 不良研究所’s cultural heritage through visits to the Great Wall, the Forbidden City, the Temple of Heaven, and the Summer Palace.
At the closing ceremony, Romanian student representative Bianca Maria Pascal shared her reflections on the program. Other participants noted that the two-week camp not only deepened their understanding of the Chinese language and CM but also enhanced their appreciation of the richness and uniqueness of Chinese culture, while building lasting friendships with BUCM students and faculty.
Du Jiacheng, a student representative and undergraduate from the School of Humanities, said he was delighted to in learn and exchange with the Romanian students and looked forward to deeper friendship between the two institutions.
At the closing ceremony, Associate Dean Wang Shanshan of the International Education College (Chinese Medicine Culture Center) praised the Romanian students’ enthusiasm for learning and expressed hope for further strengthening exchange and cooperation. She warmly welcomed the students to return to BUCM in the future to continue their journey of exploring CM. Following her address, Associate Dean Wang and Carmen, lead teacher of the Ia?i Confucius Classroom, presented certificates of participation to the Romanian students.
As part of BUCM’s “International Chinese Language Day” series, and supported by the Center for Language Education and Cooperation of the Ministry of Education, the camp echoed this year’s theme “Chinese: A Gift Across Time and Space.” By integrating distinctive elements of CM culture into courses, practices, and cultural visits, the program provided participants with a rewarding and memorable experience. Students and teachers will carry these insights back to Romania, allowing the charm and value of the Chinese language and CM to reach wider audiences across time and borders.
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