British Student Delegation Visits Hunan

From March 30 to April 2, Hunan Province welcomed a group of British visitors for study tour. The delegation was consisted of teachers and students from Albion Primary School in the UK, who came to Changsha to participate in cultural exchange activities. Through field visits, classroom experiences, and cultural interactions, they gained an in-depth understanding of Huxiang culture.

During the four-day and three-night study tour, the international guests visited the Orange Isle Scenic Area, where they paid their respects to the Statue of Young Mao Zedong and appreciated the beautiful scenery along the banks of the Xiangjiang River. The visitors also explored the Yuelu Academy, gaining insights into the Hunan spirit of pragmatism and experiencing the cultural heritage of this millennium-old academy. At the Aiwan Pavilion, they took photos as souvenirs and admired the surroundings, fully enjoying the delightful springtime.

The delegation visited multiple schools in Changsha, including Shazitang Primary School and Fengshushan Primary School in Yuhua District, for observation and exchange activities. They also participated in intangible cultural heritage classes, learning paper-cutting skills, making traditional Chinese lacquer fans, and watching lion dances. These hands-on cultural experiences allowed the British students to feel the charm of fine traditional Chinese culture.

"Changsha is a fascinating city that blends ancient history with vibrant energy. The people here are very warm-hearted, and our students have gained a lot," said Karl Bardouille, head teacher of Albion Primary School. He added that the group also tried the renowned local milk tea brand "Chayan Yuese" and were impressed by its delicious flavor.

According to the organizer of the study tour, all participating students were sixth graders. It is hoped that the tour will serve as a platform to foster cultural exchanges and cooperation between Hunan and the UK, boosting inbound tourism development in Hunan.