Archive · 13 Jun 2025
Indian Students Compete in Chinese Proficiency Contest in Kolkata
Imagine a contest where Indian students show off how well they know Chinese!
It's called Chinese Bridge, and this year, it was held in Kolkata.
Students spoke in Chinese, performed dances and calligraphy, and answered questions about Chinese culture.
Amit Arun Mali won and will go to China to compete.
The Chinese ambassador also offered a trip to China for some of the students, so they can learn more and build friendships between the two countries.
It's like learning about a new culture and making friends at the same time!
The Chinese Bridge competition, a Chinese proficiency contest for foreign students, held its finals in Kolkata.
Participants from Indian colleges and schools competed in speech, talent, and quiz rounds, showcasing Chinese language and cultural skills.
Amit Arun Mali, a Visva Bharati student, won the college category and will represent India in China.
Adrija Vijay Sutar of Yin Yang Centre for Chinese Language was named the champion among school students.
The Chinese ambassador announced a youth exchange program to China for several contestants.
- Who
- Indian college and school students, along with Chinese officials and the Chinese ambassador.
- What
- The finals of the Chinese Bridge competition, a Chinese proficiency contest, were held in Kolkata.
- When
- Last Sunday.
- Where
- Kolkata, India.
- Why
- To promote Chinese language and cultural exchange between India and China.
- Competition Name
- Chinese Bridge
- Location of Finals
- Kolkata, India
- College Category Winner
- Amit Arun Mali
- School Category Winner
- Adrija Vijay Sutar
- Key Event
- Youth exchange program to China announced