Jinan No. 2 High School Signs Letter of Intent for Friendship and Cooperation with the China-Maldives Cultural Exchange Association

On December 30th, a youth delegation from the Maldives visited Jinan No. 2 High School.Leaders of the school and representatives of teachers and students warmly welcomed the fifteen members of the Maldivian youth delegation. Principal He Zhongming gave a comprehensive introduction to the school’s basic information, educational characteristics, and foreign affairs activities. She also signed a letter of intent for friendship and cooperation between Jinan No. 2 High School of Shandong Province and the China-Maldives Cultural Exchange Association with the leader of the Maldivian youth delegation, Ali Waheed Hassan Manik.

This visit marked the first time that the China-Maldives Cultural Exchange Association organized a youth delegation to Jinan, Shandong, making Jinan No. 2 High School an important stop for the Maldivian teachers and students to experience Chinese culture and educational features.

Members of the Maldivian youth delegation entered classrooms, art bases, sports halls, aerospace classrooms, and creators’base, engaging closely with students from Jinan No. 2 High School. They embarked on a journey blending "traditional culture and technological innovation." Traditional Chinese paper cutting, "intangible cultural heritage" shadow puppetry, making Yuanxiao (glutinous rice balls) and mooncakes, ethnic dances, and other representative customs and activities deeply impressed the Maldivian teachers and students, who continuously marveled at the profoundness of Chinese culture. Meanwhile, cutting-edge equipment and practical operations in aerospace technology, drones, 3D printing, and laser engraving allowed them to fully appreciate the endless wonders of technology. After observing the school's bilingual flag-raising ceremony, the head of the delegation sincerely expressed gratitude to the school, stating that their visit was very enjoyable and unforgettable. "I love China, I love Jinan" became a heartfelt sentiment and consensus among everyone.

Jinan No. 2 High School has always valued the organization of foreign affairs activities, striving to spread Chinese culture, tell China's stories well, and act as cultural ambassadors. With this visit as an opportunity, both parties will establish long-term exchange and cooperation relations. Through academic interaction, cultural exchange, and cooperative research, they aim to engage in collaborative exchanges for mutual benefit and common development. 

(Source/Office; First Review/Contributed by Wang Wenjuan; Photography by Students Li Tianyue, Zhao Wenxi, Zhou Zixi, Wang Yilin; Final Review/Approval by He Zhongming; Edited/Issued by Yuan Wei;Translated by Zhang Qin)