CELEBRATION OF THE DEDICATION OF FIRST-YEAR STUDENTS

MEMBERS OF THE CLUB "SINOLOGISTS"

 

On September 27, 2023, L.N.Gumilyov Eurasian National University, Faculty of International Relations, Department of Oriental Studies held a dedication celebration for first-year students. The welcoming speech was delivered by the head of the Department of Oriental Studies Birimkulova Gulnara Userbaevna. Congratulating the first-year students on a significant day in their lives, the head of the department emphasized the activities of this club.

Among the invited guests were the Director General of the Confucius Institute, Mr. Yang Lei, and teachers. In his congratulatory speech, the director of the Confucius Institute, Mr. Yang Lei, expressed special gratitude to the teachers of the Department of Oriental Studies and noted that the language training of future Sinologists in Kazakhstan is at a high level. Along with the students, the lecturer of the Confucius Institute, Ms. Zhou Mingyue, performed at the festive concert. She played a Chinese traditional musical instrument — "guzheng". "Guzheng" is an ancient plucked musical instrument, the Chinese analogue of the Kazakh national instrument "Zhetygen".

During the evening, the club members shared their experience on how to quickly and easily learn Chinese characters. At the end of the event, the chairman of the Club, Zhomart Nartai, solemnly handed over certificates in the form of name badges and signs of the club. The most interesting point can be noted that at the end of the event, new students were given "fortune cookies". Under the leadership of the head of the club Duisenkozha Ermek, the dedication ceremony was held at a high level.

Most importantly, the Orientalists were glad that they were able to create a wonderful friendly atmosphere.