Shijiazhuang, December 9 (Xing Lu Cai Yaqi) "When I didn't start practicing martial arts, I thought that all Chinese knew martial arts. West Malaysia, a Nigerien student at Hebei University who has been living in China for 12 years, can't help but laugh every time he mentions this misunderstanding.
Obsessed with Chinese martial arts, Xima, 35 years old, is currently studying at Hebei University majoring in journalism and communication, studying for a doctorate. "I think wushu is a treasure of Chinese culture. Sima said that he has liked to watch Bruce Lee, Jackie Chan, and Jet Li movies since he was a child, and he is very yearning for Chinese martial arts.
Nigerien student from West Malaysia Photo courtesy of the interviewee).
Talking about his relationship with martial arts, Sima said that he joined the international martial arts team of Hebei University in 2015, and Bajiquan, Chen's Taiji, Sun's Taiji, Xingyiquan, etc. are the focus of his daily practice Xi, "Practicing martial arts is not an easy task, there are many things that need to be Xi learned, and I need to make more efforts because I came into contact late." ”
Today, Sima is the captain of the international wushu team of Hebei University and has won more than ten awards in international wushu competitions. Because of his obsession with martial arts, after graduating from his bachelor's degree, West Malaysia chose to stay in China to continue his studies.
Nigerien student from West Malaysia Photo courtesy of the interviewee).
In the process of learning Xi martial arts, I also encountered many difficulties, but I firmly believe that practice makes perfect." Practicing again and again, Xi over and over again, and persevering year after year, Sima basically mastered the essentials of Chinese martial arts, and learned traditional equipment and martial arts routines such as Pu Dao, Zen staff, and Bajiquan.
After being introduced to Chinese martial arts, West Malaysia began to participate in some martial arts competitions or talent competitions for foreign friends. It is precisely because of the regular participation in competitions and the increase in international exchange activities in recent years that West Malaysia has made many friends from all over the world, helping each other, respecting each other and learning from each other. Xima learned the martial arts fist salute and understood the Chinese culture of "all the lakes and the four seas are brothers".
I will always Xi practice Chinese martial arts, and after graduation, I plan to return to China to open a Chinese martial arts gym. Sima said.
I am learning tea art, Peking opera, calligraphy, cross talk, martial arts, etc. "During the days of studying in China, as long as I can get in touch with traditional Chinese culture, West Malaysia is willing to try. Among them, West Malaysia has a strong interest in cross talk.
West Malaysia and friends said cross talk before taking the stage Photo provided by the interviewee).
At first, I learned crosstalk to improve my Chinese skills. "Sima believes that there are a lot of Chinese idioms and interesting stories in cross talk, which is a good opportunity for them to improve their oral skills. "But it's not easy to learn Xi cross talk, and sometimes I have to memorize lines all night in order to perform. ”
The Chinese language is broad and profound, and the same meaning can be expressed in different ways. Sima said that through the learning Xi of cross talk, he can deepen his understanding and use of Chinese.
During his study in China, West Malaysia has won many honors such as the "Wudong Beijing Love Winter Olympics - 2016 Martial Arts Conference for International Students in China", the first place in the 10th "Ji Zhiguang" Chinese Skills and Chinese Talent Competition for Foreign Students in Hebei Province, and also won the encouragement certificate from the Embassy of Niger in China. In 2020, West Malaysia was awarded the "Outstanding International Student in China" by the Ministry of Education of the People's Republic of China.
I have been in China for 12 years, and I am an 'old Baoding person', and China has become my second hometown. ”
West Malaysia tourism in Guilin Photo courtesy of the interviewee).
In recent years in China, West Malaysia's biggest feeling is convenience. He loves to travel and has been to many cities in China. "I often go to places with beautiful scenery, such as the endless grasslands of Inner Mongolia and the picturesque landscape of Guilin, and the high-speed rail travel is very convenient, China's development is really fast, mobile payment, food delivery are very convenient. ”
In West Malaysia, I hope to use the communication knowledge I have learned in China to promote the development of Niger's communication industry in the future, and I also hope that more young people in Niger will learn about Chinese martial arts and Chinese culture. (ENDS).