The Confucius Institute at the University of Cape Coast has awarded over 100 students from different levels of education in the region and beyond for exceptional performance in the study of the Chinese language.
The award scheme dubbed, the Chinese Ambassador’s Award is a ceremony held annually and sponsored by the Chinese Embassy in Ghana to award non-Chinese students who have excelled in the study of the Chinese language. It is also to encourage the learning of the language.
The awardees comprised of students from the University of Cape Coast, Cape Coast Technical University, Takoradi Technical University, University Practice Senior High School, The University of Cape Coast Primary School, Penuel International School, and West End International School. They received cash prizes, as well as certificates from the Institute.
Speaking at the ceremony, the director of the Confucius Institute at the University of Cape Coast, Prof. Ishmael Mensah indicated that, the study of the Chinese language has the potential to expose students to a world of endless opportunities.
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He stressed that the scholarship will help encourage more local students to acquire the Chinese language and learn about Chinese culture.
He notes that studying the Chinese language provides the keys to unlocking the door to a world of opportunities and therefore urged the awardees and other students to take their lessons seriously
“The awardees were the best in their respective classes and I expect that this award will urge them on to attain even greater heights to motivate their friends and compatriots to also work harder,” he said.
The China Director for the Confucius Institute at the University of Cape Coast Prof. Ou Yamei reiterated the Chinese embassy’s commitment to fostering Chinese education in Ghana.
She commended the director, teachers, and students of the Confucius Institute for their hard work and dedication toward the teaching and learning of the Chinese language.
Source: Vera Siripi/ATLFMNEWS
