PESHAWAR: Students from various schools participated in an Inter-School Chinese Painting, Calligraphy, and Speech Competition organised by the China Window, the Chinese Cultural Centre in Peshawar, in collaboration with Consultreat Peshawar Model Schools.
The event, held to celebrate the Chinese New Year, saw students showcase their talents in art and language.
A clear reflection of this bond is the growing interest of the younger generation, especially students, in various aspects of life, including literature, culture, and language, of the brotherly neighbouring country, China.
A large number of students actively participated in the competitions, showcasing their artistic creativity and linguistic skills.
Through beautifully crafted paintings and intricate calligraphy, the students highlighted the significance of the Chinese New Year.
In the speech competition, young participants amazed the audience with their fluency and confidence in delivering speeches in Chinese.
Renowned painter and calligrapher Jahanzeb Malik (Tamgha-e-Imtiaz) and Chinese language expert Aslam Khan examined the students’ artworks and delivered insightful feedback.
Prizes were awarded to the top performers, while all participating students were honoured with certificates of encouragement.
Speaking on the occasion, a member of the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Public Service Commission, Professor Dr. Razia Sultana, has said that the Pak-China friendship is strengthening with every passing moment. She said that this historic relationship is a symbol of mutual trust and cooperation. She emphasized that China’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), particularly the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), is a transformative project for Pakistan.
