Discover Jiangsu International Youth Leaders to China Cultural Immersion Program sponsored by the Jiangsu Provincial Department of Education, hosted by Jiangsu Education Services for International Exchange (JESIE).

This program is designed for foreign students who are interested in Chinese language and culture. The program teaches students about the Jiangsu educational philosophy and gives them a profound view into the essence of Chinese life. In this program, both Chinese and foreign students develop long lasting friendships and establish international perspectives. Students will take courses in Chinese painting, embroidery, tea ceremony, folk music, dance, clay, bonsai, calligraphy, fencing, Tai Chi, and other subjects. Students will also take tours to Jiangsu’s cultural attractions including the beautiful Suzhou gardens and Nanjing University. Finally, students will be staying with Chinese host families for an authentic Chinese family experience.

“锦绣江苏国际青年领袖文化交流项目”由江苏省教育厅主办、江苏省教育国际交流服务中¬心具体承办。该项目旨在通过两周的汉语言文化课程及文化考察，培养外国学生对汉语言及¬中国文化的兴趣，初步学习和掌握相关基本知识和文化常识，亲身体验江苏教育的特色及教¬育理念，深刻感知中华文化的魅力与精髓。同时增进中外双方学生的友谊，开拓国际视野，¬培养国际青年领导力。学习中文和传统中国文化课程，包括国画、刺绣、茶道、民乐、舞蹈¬、软陶、盆景、书法、击剑、太极等课程，游览江苏文化名胜，领略苏州园林造诣，感受南¬京大学风采，并到中国家庭做客，体验真正的中国家庭生活。

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