The Confucius Institute at the University of Latvia Successfully Holds the 2025 Mid-Autumn Festival and Confucius Institute Day Celebration / 拉脱维亚大学孔子学院成功举办“2025中秋节暨孔子学院日”庆典
当地时间10月10日下午，拉脱维亚大学孔子学院“2025中秋节暨孔子学院日”庆祝活动于里加中国文化中心成功举办。活动由拉大孔院主办，里加中国文化中心、拉脱维亚留华同学会、飞笔工作室协办。中国驻拉脱维亚大使唐松根先生、武官范胜球先生、里加中国文化中心主任周斌先生、华联会负责人及会员代表等近三百名嘉宾及师生出席本次活动。活动由留华同学会会长、拉大汉语教师卡琳娜担任主持及翻译。
拉脱维亚武术体育学校教学点和拉脱维亚太极协会合作的龙狮共舞节目，作为开场戏，瞬间引燃庆典氛围。我院两位院长贝德高与何东共同致辞，强调孔子学院将继续发挥桥梁作用，促进语言教学的发展与中拉文化的交流，推动中拉民心相连相通。随后，唐松根大使发表了热情洋溢的致辞。他指出，中秋节象征团圆与和谐，愿中拉两国在文化交流中不断深化合作与友谊。唐大使代表大使馆，向贝德高教授颁发精致的“桃李满天下”牌匾，以表彰他与孔子学院在中拉教育与文化合作中的贡献。拉大孔院学生也表演了活力四射的中文歌曲，还有古筝名曲《但愿人长久》，将现场氛围推向高潮。
开幕式结束后，精彩纷呈的中国文化体验工作坊正式开始，各坊人头攒动，热闹非凡。语言类工坊“起名轩”“求签处”重在加深与体验者的中文互动。艺术类工坊“书法阁”“贺卡屋”“换装间”让来宾充分感受中国文化的魅力。在美食类工坊“小吃街”“月饼铺”里，众人一品传统小食，现场动手制作、品尝独特的冰皮月饼，享受味蕾的震撼。风格各异的文化体验活动受到了参与者的广泛好评。
On the afternoon of October 10, the Confucius Institute at the University of Latvia successfully held the 2025 Mid-Autumn Festival and Confucius Institute Day celebration at the Riga China Culture Center. The event was organized by the Confucius Institute at the University of Latvia and co-organized by Riga China Culture Center, the Chinese Alumni Association of Latvia and Flying Brush Studio. Nearly 300 guests, including Chinese Ambassador to Latvia Tang Songgen, Military Attaché Fan Shengqiu, Director of the Riga China Culture Center Zhou Bin, leaders and member representatives of the Chinese Overseas Chinese Association attended the event, along with teachers and students. The event was hosted by Karina, the Director of the Chinese Alumni Association of Latvia.
As an opening performance, the dragon and lion dance performance co-produced by the Latvia Wushu Sports School and the Latvia Taichi Association, instantly ignited the celebratory atmosphere. Prof. Pēteris Pildegovičs and Prof. He Dong delivered a joint speech, emphasizing that the Confucius Institute will continue to serve as a bridge, promoting language education and cultural exchange between China and Latvia, and fostering close ties between the peoples of China and Latvia. Ambassador Tang Songgen then delivered a warm speech. He noted that the Mid-Autumn Festival symbolizes reunion and harmony, and expressed his hope that China and Latvia will continue to deepen cooperation and friendship through cultural exchanges. On behalf of the Chinese Embassy in Latvia, Ambassador Tang presented Professor Pēteris Pildegovičs with an exquisite plaque inscribed with the words ‘Students All Over the World’ in recognition of his and the Confucius Institute’s contributions to China-Latvia educational and cultural cooperation. The artistic performances that followed included a guzheng solo of the classic piece May We All Be Blessed with Longevity and student renditions of well-known Chinese songs, bringing the atmosphere to a joyful climax.
After the opening ceremony, the exciting Chinese cultural experience workshops officially began, each packed with participants. Language-themed activities such as the ‘Name Studio’ and ‘Fortune Corner’ encouraged interaction and cultural understanding among participants. Art-themed booths including the ‘Calligraphy Pavilion’ ‘Greeting Card House’ and ‘Hanfu Dressing Room’ allowed guests to experience Chinese art and traditions firsthand. In the food section, the ‘Mooncake Stall’ and ‘Snack Street’ offered traditional Chinese snacks. Guests enjoyed handmade mooncakes and various festive desserts, gaining a deeper appreciation of Chinese culinary culture. The event featured diverse and engaging activities, offering a rich cultural experience for all participants and receiving wide acclaim from the attendees.
【编辑 胡芮、审核 宋苗苗 徐申、摄影 牛思伦 │ Edited by Hu Rui / Reviewed by Song Miaomiao & Hughson / Photos by Niu Silun】
