Enthusiasts of Chinese culture excel in contest
China DailyLeidy Exposito, a student from Havana's Confucius Institute, mounted the winners' podium in the recent 2021 Chinese Talent Contest in Latin America and the Caribbean as the event organizer earlier unveiled the list of victors. The contest, which was held online via video link, offered an excellent platform for foreign students to better understand the charm of the Chinese language, culture and history, Exposito says. Over the past few years, learning the Chinese language and culture have become increasingly popular on the island, thanks to efforts made by social organizations and institutions, including Havana's Confucius Institute, from which thousands of students have graduated since its founding in 2009. "This contest has been very beneficial for our students, who have been encouraged to keep updated on the Chinese language and culture despite the coronavirus pandemic," she says, adding that the institute will do more in next year's edition.