What's the first thing that comes to mind when you think of Madagascar? Distant, mysterious? Or DreamWorks' animated film of the same name, many children must have seen it, but in fact, after watching the animated movie, they became interested in this country, and they will ask a classic question: "Why do those animals go to Madagascar?" "It's actually quite simple, because it's paradise there.
New era, juvenile dream, small world, big pattern. On the occasion of the Chinese New Year 2024, the teenagers started a special trip. 26 "little diplomats" stepped on the snow! Next, follow the students into the Embassy of Madagascar, a charming island nation located in the Indian Ocean.
At the beginning of the event, the Ambassador of the Embassy of Madagascar in China, Jean-Louis Robinsson, expressed a warm welcome to the "little diplomats" and led all the little diplomats to start the day's diplomatic exchanges.
First of all, the little diplomats listened to the national anthem of Madagascar and the national anthem of our People's Republic of China.
Ambassador of the Republic of Madagascar to China, Jean-Louis Robinsson.
The "little diplomats" were kindly introduced to the country's culture, history and customs.
The children listened very carefully, and the picture of interacting with the ambassador was very warm, Jean-Louis Robinson introduced that Madagascar is about 10,000 kilometers away from China, located in the east of the continent and the western part of the Indian Ocean, with a land area of 5920,000 square kilometers (including surrounding islands), including Madagascar, the fourth largest island in the world, and surrounding islands. The island is about 1,500 kilometers long from north to south, about 500 kilometers wide from east to west, and about 5,000 kilometers long with a coastline.
Through explanations, human history, and customs, we learned about the diverse landscapes, magnificent wildlife and rich cultural heritage that Madagascar is known for. Its natural beauty attracts tourists from all over the world. The children also developed a strong interest in the history, art and lifestyle of Madagascar. National treasures, good food, ** children's minds have reached Madagascar, and they can't wait to fly away as birds.
The establishment of diplomatic relations between China and Madagascar is one of the leading examples of peace in China-Africa relations. Ambassador Jean-Louis Robinson of Madagascar hopes that more Chinese children will grow up to devote themselves to the construction of China-Malaysia and China-Africa relations, and contribute to the peace and development of the world.
With the introduction of the Madagascar diplomatic ambassador, six lucky winners participated in the opportunity to interact with the Madagascar ambassador to China and ask questions, and the children were filled with many curious questions, including food, tourism, architecture, national treasures, and **. The ambassador also patiently answered the questions for the children one by one, and in the interactive Q&A with the ambassador, they had a deeper understanding of foreign cultures, and the children also had a further understanding of the country.
When the relaxing melody of the musical instruments and songs characteristic of Madagascar sounded, the teenagers felt free, as if they were in a field, and their bodies could not help but want to dance to the joyful notes.
Culture is the link of international communication and the universal language of the world. After listening to the ambassador's introduction, the "little diplomat" also prepared a talent show such as recitation and singing with the charm of traditional Chinese culture for the embassy.
Talent show: Singing "Down the Mountain" Performers: Zhao Yimo, Zhang Ruixuan.
Talent Show: Recitation of "Spring Snow in Qinyuan" Performer: Lu Yifei.
During the talent show, the children of the "Little Diplomat" showed a positive, confident and sunny youthful demeanor, and the children's performances left a very deep impression on the ambassadors and the teachers and students present.
The students were happy and excited to taste the special snacks distributed by the Embassy of Madagascar.
This is not only a journey to broaden their horizons, but also an opportunity for cross-cultural exchange, so that the children can feel the color of the world in laughter, this activity has stimulated the children's curiosity and desire for knowledge, for this visit, I believe that in their little hearts have taken root, in the future belongs to their era to shine. This is also the significance of our visit to the Embassy of Madagascar in China.
Each "Little Diplomat" received a "Little Diplomat" certificate signed and stamped by the Ambassador of the Embassy of Madagascar in China.
Gift exchange session.
Group photo session.
Visit the embassy.
Visit the embassy.
Visit the embassy.
Starting from the children's dreams and visions, it provides an immersive diplomatic embassy experience, allowing young diplomats to feel the feelings and quality of diplomatic workers. It has broadened his horizons and improved his professional quality. Their journey of discovery is not only a recognition of diplomatic work, but also a testimony to international friendship and cultural exchanges.
At the scene, we also invited the radio crew and teachers to record a lot of beautiful moments for the children, and exercised the children's sense of camera.
The picture shows Madagascar's envoy Jean-Louis Robinson taking a group photo with the children.
Walking into the embassy led the children to "see the world without going abroad", felt the demeanor of diplomats, learned cultural knowledge, broadened their international horizons, and felt exotic customs.