A contestant sings a Chinese song at a singing competition in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, April 20, 2026. Tanzanian students gathered on Monday at the Confucius Institute at the University of Dar es Salaam to mark the United Nations (UN) Chinese Language Day through a vibrant singing competition showcasing cultural exchange and linguistic enthusiasm.(Xinhua/Emmanuel Herman)
DAR ES SALAAM, April 20 (Xinhua) — Tanzanian students gathered on Monday at the Confucius Institute at the University of Dar es Salaam to mark the United Nations (UN) Chinese Language Day through a vibrant singing competition showcasing cultural exchange and linguistic enthusiasm.
A total of 14 students performed popular Chinese songs in an event jointly organized by the Confucius Institute, the Chinese Cultural Center in Tanzania, and the Tanzania branch of China Communications Construction Company.
Addressing the event, Chinese Ambassador to Tanzania Chen Mingjian highlighted the global significance of UN Language Days in promoting multilingualism and cultural diversity, adding that there are more than 30 million Chinese language learners worldwide and increasing popularity across Africa.
“Language is a bridge for communication and understanding,” Chen said, adding that learning Chinese offers Tanzanian youth broader opportunities and strengthens people-to-people ties between China and Africa.
Mussa Hans, the Tanzanian director of the Confucius Institute at the University of Dar es Salaam, noted that the institute continues to expand Chinese language education through teaching programs, proficiency tests, and cultural events, helping equip Tanzanian students with skills relevant to an increasingly competitive job market. ■
A contestant sings a Chinese song at a singing competition in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, April 20, 2026. Tanzanian students gathered on Monday at the Confucius Institute at the University of Dar es Salaam to mark the United Nations (UN) Chinese Language Day through a vibrant singing competition showcasing cultural exchange and linguistic enthusiasm.(Xinhua/Emmanuel Herman)
Chinese Ambassador to Tanzania Chen Mingjian (R) presents awards to a contestant at a singing competition in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, April 20, 2026. Tanzanian students gathered on Monday at the Confucius Institute at the University of Dar es Salaam to mark the United Nations (UN) Chinese Language Day through a vibrant singing competition showcasing cultural exchange and linguistic enthusiasm.(Xinhua/Emmanuel Herman)
