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月满中秋·情系中斯——萨大孔子课堂与下属教学点师生共庆传统佳节
2025年10月6日,中国迎来四大传统节日之一的中秋节。中秋节象征着团圆、美满与思念,是中华文化中最具代表性的节日之一。为让斯里兰卡青少年更直观地感受这一文化瑰宝的魅力,10月3日,萨伯勒格穆沃大学孔子课堂精心策划并成功举办 “月满中秋·情系中斯” 中秋主题文化体验活动,特别邀请旗下Bandarawela中心学校和Ferguson高级中学的师生齐聚校园,共庆佳节。
Full Moon Mid-Autumn Festival, Bond between China and Sri Lanka—Teachers and students of the Confucius Classroom at the Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka and its affiliated Chinese language teaching branches celebrate the traditional festival
On October 6, 2025, China ushered in the Mid-Autumn Festival, one of the four major traditional festivals. The Mid-Autumn Festival symbolizes reunion, happiness and longing, and is one of the most representative festivals in Chinese culture. In order to allow Sri Lankan teenagers to feel the charm of this cultural treasure more intuitively, on October 3, the Confucius Classroom at Sabaragamuwa University carefully planned and successfully held the "Full Moon Mid-Autumn Festival, Bond between China and Sri Lanka" Mid-Autumn Festival themed cultural experience event, and specially invited teachers and students from its affiliated Bandarawela Central College and Ferguson High School to gather on campus to celebrate the festival together.
祝贺祖国76周年华诞 | 萨大孔子课堂参加中国驻斯里兰卡大使馆国庆招待会
在中华人民共和国成立76周年之际,中国驻斯里兰卡大使馆于当地时间2025年9月25日晚隆重举办国庆招待会。萨伯勒格穆沃大学校长、萨大孔子课堂中方院长与教师代表应邀出席,与中国驻斯里兰卡大使戚振宏先生、斯政府高官、社会各界友好人士、各国驻斯使节、华人华侨和中资企业代表等近千名嘉宾齐聚一堂,共同见证这一喜庆时刻。
Celebrating the 76th Anniversary of the Founding of the People’s Republic of China | The Confucius Classroom at Sabaragamuwa University Attends the National Day Reception Hosted by the Chinese Embassy in Sri Lanka
On the occasion of the 76th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China, the Chinese Embassy in Sri Lanka held a grand National Day reception on the evening of September 25, 2025 (local time). The Vice-Chancellor of Sabaragamuwa University, the Chinese Director of the Confucius Classroom, and teacher representatives were invited to attend the event. Nearly a thousand guests—including H.E. Qi Zhenhong, Chinese Ambassador to Sri Lanka, senior officials of the Sri Lankan government, friends from various sectors of society, diplomats from different countries in Sri Lanka, overseas Chinese, and representatives of Chinese enterprises—gathered together to celebrate this joyous occasion.
萨大孔子课堂2025年度秋季学期教职工汉语培训班正式开班
9月10日,在中国教师节这一特别的日子里,萨伯勒格穆沃大学孔子课堂2025年度秋季学期教职工汉语培训班正式启动。本期开设第七期初级汉语培训班与第二期中级汉语培训班,进一步助力萨大教职工提升汉语能力、深化文化理解。孔子课堂中方负责人朱颂副教授,中方公派教师张欢老师、夏子涵老师,以及来自萨大技术学院、社会科学与语言学院、考试中心、教务处、后勤服务处、计算机研究中心、基建与规划处等多个学院和职能部门的教职工学员代表出席了开班仪式。
The 2025 Autumn Semester Chinese Language Training Program for Staff of the Confucius Classroom at Sabaragamuwa University Officially Commences
On September 10, the special occasion of China’s Teachers’ Day, the 2025 Autumn Semester Chinese Language Training Program for Staff of the Confucius Classroom at Sabaragamuwa University officially commenced. This semester offers the 7th Beginner-level Chinese Class and the 2nd Intermediate-level Chinese Class, further supporting Sabaragamuwa University staff in improving their Chinese proficiency and deepening their understanding of Chinese culture. Associate Professor Zhu Song, the Chinese Director of the Confucius Classroom, Chinese government-volunteer lecturers Ms. Zhang Huan and Ms. Xia Zihan, as well as staff representatives from various faculties and administrative units—including the Faculty of Technology, the Faculty of Social Sciences and Languages, the Examination Centre, the Academic Affairs Division, the Logistics Services Division, the Computer Research Centre, and the Division of Infrastructure and Planning—attended the opening ceremony.
萨大孔子课堂成功举办2025年下半年HSK/HSKK考试
9月7日,萨伯勒格穆沃大学孔子课堂成功举办2025年下半年线下汉语水平考试(HSK)和汉语水平口语考试(HSKK)。本次考试涵盖HSK一级至六级、HSKK初级至高级,共吸引114人次参考,创下孔子课堂单次考试考生人数历史新高,不仅彰显了萨大孔课在本地及周边地区推广中文教育的持续成效,也体现了中文作为全球性语言在当地教育体系中的认可度不断提升。
The Confucius Classroom at Sabaragamuwa University Successfully held the HSK/HSKK Exams for the Second Half of 2025
On September 7, the Confucius Classroom at Sabaragamuwa University successfully conducted the offline Chinese Proficiency Test (HSK) and the Chinese Speaking Test (HSKK) for the second half of 2025. The exams covered HSK Levels 1 to 6 and HSKK Levels Beginner to Advanced, attracting a total of 114 candidates—a record high for a single test session at the Confucius Classroom. This achievement not only highlights the continued success of the Confucius Classroom in promoting Chinese language education in the local and surrounding regions but also reflects the growing recognition of Chinese as a global language within the local education system.
萨大孔子课堂第六期教职工初级汉语培训班圆满结业
9月3日,萨伯勒格穆沃大学孔子课堂举行第六期教职工初级汉语培训班结业仪式。九位顺利完成全部课程的学员获颁结业证书,以庆贺他们在汉语学习道路上取得的阶段性成就。
The 6th Beginner-Level Chinese Language Training Program for Staff of the Confucius Classroom at Sabaragamuwa University Successfully Concludes
On September 3, the Confucius Classroom at Sabaragamuwa University held the closing ceremony of the 6th Beginner-Level Chinese Language Training Program for Staff. Nine participants who successfully completed all the courses were awarded certificates of completion, celebrating their progress and achievements in learning the Chinese language.
萨大孔子课堂召开2025年秋季学期期中工作会议
8月20日,萨伯勒格穆沃大学孔子课堂2025年秋季学期期中工作会议在萨大社会与语言学院会议厅顺利召开。本次会议旨在总结上半年工作成果,部署下半年重点任务,推动孔子课堂各项工作高质量发展。会议由孔子课堂中方负责人朱颂副教授主持。萨大社会与语言学院院长兼孔子课堂外方负责人Rohan Abeywickrama博士、孔课公派教师张欢、夏子涵,以及本土中文教师诺尔博士、兰月老师等核心成员出席会议。
The Confucius Classroom at Sabaragamuwa University Holds the Midterm Work Meeting for the 2025 Autumn Semester
On August 20, the midterm work meeting for the 2025 Autumn Semester of the Confucius Classroom at Sabaragamuwa University was successfully held in the conference hall of the Faculty of Social Sciences and Languages. The meeting aimed to review the achievements of the first half of the year, plan key tasks for the second half, and promote the high-quality development of all Confucius Classroom activities. It was chaired by Associate Professor Zhu Song, the Chinese Director of the Confucius Classroom. Attendees included Dr. Rohan Abeywickrama, Dean of the Faculty of Social Sciences and Languages and Foreign Director of the Confucius Classroom; Chinese government-volunteer lecturers Ms. Zhang Huan and Ms. Xia Zihan; as well as local Chinese language teachers Dr. Noel Dassanayake and Ms. Rangani Maduwanthi, among other core members.
萨大孔子课堂首届面向全校非中文专业学生的汉语证书班正式开班
2025年8月18日,萨伯勒格穆沃大学孔子课堂首届面向全校非中文专业学生的汉语证书班在全校师生的热切期盼中正式开班,标志着中文教学推广工作迈出新步伐。
The Confucius Classroom at Sabaragamuwa University Officially Launches Its First Chinese Language Certificate Program for Non-Chinese Majors Across the University
On August 18, 2025, the Confucius Classroom at Sabaragamuwa University officially launched its first Chinese Language Certificate Program for non-Chinese majors, amid eager anticipation from students and staff across the university. This marked a new step forward in the promotion of Chinese language education.
萨大孔子课堂4名学子喜获2025年国际中文教师奖学金
近日,教育部中外语言交流合作中心公布了2025年“国际中文教师奖学金”录取名单,萨大孔子课堂学生汤露、李亚霓、撒达娜、夏瑶,凭借扎实的汉语功底与浓厚的中华文化兴趣,从日益激烈的申请竞争中脱颖而出,成功获得该奖学金。他们将于今年9月分别前往浙江师范大学、浙江科技大学、成都大学和烟台大学,开启赴华留学的新篇章。
Four Students from the Confucius Classroom at Sabaragamuwa University Receive the 2025 International Chinese Language Teacher Scholarship
Recently, the Center for Language Education and Cooperation of the Ministry of Education announced the admission list for the 2025 “International Chinese Language Teacher Scholarship.” Students from the Confucius Classroom at Sabaragamuwa University—Sanduni, Tharushi, Sadana, and Nidhani—stood out from the increasingly competitive applicant pool, thanks to their solid Chinese language skills and strong interest in Chinese culture, and successfully received the scholarship. This September, they will respectively travel to Zhejiang Normal University, Zhejiang University of Science and Technology, Chengdu University, and Yantai University to begin a new chapter of studying in China.
萨大孔子课堂召开2025年暑期工作安排及新学期工作部署会议
2025年7月4日上午,萨大孔子课堂召开会议,对7月份的暑期工作安排以及即将于8月份开始的2025年第二学期教学工作进行了部署。
会议对新学期的各项重点工作做出了具体安排,包括汉语专业课程教学、HSK汉语水平考试、各类汉语培训证书班的开设、各教学点的教学管理和文化活动的筹备等。
为确保新学期各项工作有序推进,中方教学团队将在暑期期间加班开展前期准备工作,包括学生汉语证书班的筹备、HSK考试的报名登记等任务。同时,教师们也将充分利用假期时间进行教学备课,力求以饱满的精神状态和充分的准备迎接新学期的到来。
The Confucius Classroom at Sabaragamuwa University Holds the 2025 Summer Work Planning and New Semester Work Deployment Meeting
On the morning of July 4, 2025, the Confucius Classroom at Sabaragamuwa University held a meeting to plan the summer work for July and to organize the teaching activities for the second semester of 2025, which is set to begin in August.
The meeting outlined specific arrangements for the key tasks of the new semester, including Chinese major course instruction, HSK Chinese proficiency exams, the launch of various Chinese language certificate programs, teaching management at each affiliated center, and the preparation of cultural activities.
To ensure the smooth implementation of all tasks in the new semester, the Chinese teaching team will work extra hours during the summer to complete preparatory tasks, such as organizing Chinese certificate programs for students and registering candidates for the HSK exams. Meanwhile, teachers will also make full use of the vacation period for lesson preparation, aiming to welcome the new semester with full energy and thorough preparation.
斯里兰卡萨伯勒格穆沃大学孔子课堂成功举办2025年赴华夏令营
从6月7日至21日,斯里兰卡萨伯勒格穆沃大学孔子课堂举办了“知行湖北,共筑未来”2025年赴华夏令营活动。此次活动由中国黄冈师范学院主办,持续两周,内容丰富多样、精彩纷呈,包括专题中文课程、传统文化体验(如中国茶艺、陶艺、汉服、中医、彩绘、武术等)、以及黄鹤楼、户部巷、大别山、遗爱湖等著名景点的参观。此外,营员们还体验了光谷空轨和民航实训等现代科技项目。此次活动共有14名大学生和来自孔子课堂下设两所教学点的5名中学生参与,由孔子课堂中方院长朱颂副教授及本土教师兰月老师带队。活动吸引了中华网、黄冈广播电视台等多家媒体的关注和报道。
The Confucius Classroom at Sabaragamuwa University, Sri Lanka, Successfully Conducts the 2025 Summer Camp Program in China
From June 7 to 21, the Confucius Classroom at Sabaragamuwa University, Sri Lanka, held the 2025 “Explore Hubei, Build the Future Together” Summer Camp in China. Organized by Huanggang Normal University in China, the two-week program featured a rich and diverse range of activities, including specialized Chinese language courses, traditional cultural experiences (such as Chinese tea art, pottery, Hanfu, traditional Chinese medicine, painting, and martial arts), as well as visits to famous attractions like Yellow Crane Tower, Hubu Alley, Dabie Mountains, and Yi’ai Lake. Participants also experienced modern technology projects, including the Optics Valley SkyRail and civil aviation training. A total of 14 university students and 5 high school students from the Confucius Classroom’s two affiliated centers took part in the camp, led by Associate Professor Zhu Song, the Chinese Director of the Confucius Classroom, and local Chinese lecturer Ms. Rangani Maduwanthi. The event attracted attention and coverage from multiple media outlets, including China.com and Huanggang Radio and Television Station.
萨大孔子课堂召开2025年度理事会会议
2025年5月29日上午九点(当地时间),萨伯勒格穆沃大学孔子课堂召开了2025年度理事会会议。本次会议采用线上线下结合的形式,由萨伯勒格穆沃大学执行校长M Sunil Shantha教授主持。黄冈师范学院国际交流合作处胡晓晏副处长作为黄冈师范学院代表线上参会, 孔子课堂中方负责人朱颂副教授、萨伯勒格穆沃大学社会科学与语言学院院长兼孔子课堂外方负责人Rohan Abeywickrama博士、首任孔子课堂外方负责人Manoj Ariyaratna教授、语言系主任Champa De Silva博士、中方汉语教师、本土汉语教师等相关理事会成员线下参会。
The Confucius Classroom at Sabaragamuwa University Holds the 2025 Board of Directors Meeting
At 9:00 a.m. (local time) on May 29, 2025, the Confucius Classroom at Sabaragamuwa University held its 2025 Board of Directors Meeting. The meeting was conducted in a hybrid format, both online and offline, and was chaired by Professor M. Sunil Shantha, the Acting Vice-Chancellor of Sabaragamuwa University. Deputy Director Hu Xiaoyan from the International Exchange and Cooperation Office of Huanggang Normal University attended online as the representative of Huanggang Normal University. Attending in person were Associate Professor Zhu Song, the Chinese Director of the Confucius Classroom; Dr. Rohan Abeywickrama, Dean of the Faculty of Social Sciences and Languages and Foreign Director of the Confucius Classroom; Professor Manoj Ariyaratna, the first Foreign Director of the Confucius Classroom; Dr. Champa De Silva, Head of the Department of Languages; along with Chinese language teachers and local Chinese teachers, and other relevant board members.
中文:穿越时空的礼物 | 萨大孔子课堂举行教职工汉语培训结业仪式暨火锅文化体验活动
4月29日,为庆祝联合国第16个中文日暨2025“国际中文日”,萨伯勒格穆沃大学孔子课堂成功举办第五期教职工汉语培训班结业仪式,并创新融合“火锅文化体验”活动,用“语言+美食”双维度共同诠释活动主题“中文:穿越时空的礼物”的丰富内涵。
Chinese: A Gift Across Time and Space | The Confucius Classroom at Sabaragamuwa University Holds the Staff Chinese Language Training Graduation Ceremony and Hotpot Cultural Experience
On April 29, to celebrate the 16th United Nations Chinese Language Day and the 2025 “International Chinese Language Day,” the Confucius Classroom at Sabaragamuwa University successfully held the closing ceremony of the 5th Chinese Language Training Program for Staff. The event creatively incorporated a “Hotpot Cultural Experience”, combining language and cuisine to jointly interpret the theme “Chinese: A Gift Across Time and Space” in a multidimensional way.
Confucius Classroom at Sabaragamuwa University Holds 2024 “Chinese Ambassador Scholarship” Award Ceremony
On January 28, 2025, which coincided with Chinese New Year’s Eve, the Confucius Classroom at Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka held the 2024 “Chinese Ambassador Scholarship” Award Ceremony at the Faculty of Social Sciences and Languages. The event, held in a festive atmosphere, highlighted the spirit of China–Sri Lanka friendship and cultural exchange, bringing additional joy and significance to the occasion. The ceremony was attended by more than 20 participants, including Associate Professor Zhu Song, who serves as the Chinese Director of the Confucius Classroom; Dr. Rohan Abeywickrama, who is the Dean of the Faculty of Social Sciences and Languages and Sri Lankan Director of the Confucius Classroom; Dr. Champa De Silva, Head of the Department of Languages; and Professor Manoj Ariyaratna, the first Sri Lankan Director of the Confucius Classroom, along with academic staff and student representatives.

Confucius Classroom at Sabaragamuwa University Successfully Concludes March 2025 On-site Chinese Proficiency Test
On March 9, 2025, the Confucius Classroom at Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka successfully organized the March session of the on-site Chinese Proficiency Test. The examination covered all levels of the HSK (Chinese Proficiency Test) and HSKK (Chinese Proficiency Speaking Test). A total of 55 candidates from diverse backgrounds and age groups across Sri Lanka registered and took part in the tests.

Confucius Classroom at Sabaragamuwa University Launches Sixth Chinese Language Training Program for Staff
On March 19, 2025, the Confucius Classroom at Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka officially launched the sixth batch of its Beginner-level Chinese Language Training Program for university staff. This program attracted the participation of more than 20 staff members from various faculties and administrative units of the university, reflecting the continued enthusiasm of Sabaragamuwa University staff for learning Chinese. The opening ceremony was attended by Associate Professor Zhu Song, Chinese Director of the Confucius Classroom; Professor Manohari Uduporuwa, Acting Dean of the Faculty of Social Sciences and Languages; Chinese instructors of the Confucius Classroom; and representatives of the trainees.
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Confucius Classroom at Sabaragamuwa University Successfully Holds 24th “Chinese Bridge” Chinese Proficiency Competition Preliminary Round
On March 28, 2025 (local time), the preliminary round of the 24th “Chinese Bridge” Chinese Proficiency Competition at Sabaragamuwa University concluded successfully.
The competition, themed “One World, One Family”, consisted of two segments: speeches and talent performances. A total of 29 students majoring in Chinese at Sabaragamuwa University took the stage, delivering fluent Chinese speeches to express their understanding of the theme. They also showcased their diverse talents and unique interpretations of Chinese culture through singing, dancing, recitation, and other creative performances.
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Confucius Classroom at Sabaragamuwa University Successfully Holds 2025 International Chinese Teacher Scholarship On-site Interviews and Online Application Guidance Workshop
To select high-quality candidates for the 2025 International Chinese Teacher Scholarship, the Confucius Classroom at Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka recently organized a series of scholarship recommendation and guidance activities. These included on-site interviews and an online application guidance workshop, providing systematic support to outstanding Chinese learners in Sri Lanka for their scholarship applications.
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Confucius Classroom at Sabaragamuwa University Holds Sixth Staff Chinese Training Program Completion Ceremony with Hotpot Cultural Experience
On April 29, 2025, to celebrate the 16th United Nations Chinese Language Day and the 2025 “International Chinese Language Day”, the Confucius Classroom at Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka successfully held the completion ceremony for the sixth batch of its Chinese language training program for staff.
The ceremony was paired with a Hotpot Cultural Experience, combining language learning and cuisine to provide a lively and interactive way of appreciating Chinese culture.
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Confucius Classroom at Sabaragamuwa University Hosts 2025 Dragon Boat Festival Cultural Experience
On May 31, 2025, China celebrated one of its four major traditional festivals — the Dragon Boat Festival. Recognized as the first Chinese traditional festival to be included in the UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage list, the Dragon Boat Festival embodies rich folk traditions and deep cultural values, serving as an important window for the world to understand Chinese culture.
To give Sri Lankan youth a direct experience of this cultural tradition, on May 26, the Confucius Classroom at Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka organized a Dragon Boat Festival Cultural Experience, inviting teachers and students from its Bandarawela Center School and Ferguson High School to join the celebration. Participants explored Dragon Boat Festival customs through a variety of activities, gaining a deeper appreciation of Chinese traditions while building a bridge of friendship for China–Sri Lanka cultural exchange.
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Confucius Classroom at Sabaragamuwa University Holds Board Meeting
On May 29, 2025, the Confucius Classroom at Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka held a Board Meeting.
The meeting was conducted in a hybrid format (online and on-site) and was chaired by Professor M. Sunil Shantha, Vice Chancellor of Sabaragamuwa University. Ms. Hu Xiaoyan, Deputy Director of the International Exchange and Cooperation Office of Huanggang Normal University, attended online as the representative of Huanggang Normal University.
On-site participants included Associate Professor Zhu Song, Chinese Director of the Confucius Classroom; Dr. Rohan Abeywickrama, Dean of the Faculty of Social Sciences and Languages and Sri Lankan Director of the Confucius Classroom; Professor Manoj Ariyaratna, the first Sri Lankan Director of the Confucius Classroom; Dr. Champa De Silva, Head of the Department of Languages; along with Chinese language teachers from China, local instructors, and other board members.
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01. From January 18 to 19, the Confucius Classroom at Sabaragamuwa University held a welcome ceremony for its newly appointed Chinese teachers, Zhang Huan and Xia Zihan, along with a meeting to outline plans for the upcoming semester.



02. On February 14, 2024, Associate Professor Zhu Song, the Chinese Director of the Confucius Classroom at Sabaragamuwa University, led a team of Chinese language lecturers to Bandarawela Central College to visit its Chinese language teaching branch and conduct Chinese cultural experience activities. The school warmly welcomed the lecturers, expressing their excitement for the visit and collaboration.
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03. On February 16, the Confucius Classroom at Sabaragamuwa University, in collaboration with the Chinese Language Association, successfully organized a Chinese Food Festival to celebrate the Chinese New Year and Lantern Festival.
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04. On February 21, the Confucius Classroom at Sabaragamuwa University, in collaboration with the Chinese Language Association, successfully organized a Chinese Culture Festival to celebrate the Chinese New Year and Lantern Festival. The event aimed to promote traditional Chinese culture and showcase the talents of students.
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05. The 6th Board Meeting of the Confucius Classroom at Sabaragamuwa University
On the afternoon of March 6, 2024, at 2:00 PM local time, the Confucius Classroom at Sabaragamuwa University held its 6th Board Meeting. The meeting was chaired by Professor M Sunil Shantha, Vice-Chancellor of Sabaragamuwa University, and attended by Associate Professor Zhu Song, the Chinese Director of the Confucius Classroom, Dr. Rohan Abeywickrama, Foreign Director of the Confucius Classroom and Dean of the Faculty of Social Sciences and Languages, Dr. Champa De Silva, Head of the Department of Languages, along with all Chinese language lecturers, local Chinese language teachers, and other board members.
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06. Sabaragamuwa University Confucius Classroom Launches 2024 Chinese Language Training Program for Staff
On March 6, 2024, the Confucius Classroom at Sabaragamuwa University officially launched its Chinese language training program for university staff for the first semester of 2024. The opening ceremony was attended by Associate Professor Zhu Song, the Chinese Director of the Confucius Classroom, Dr. Rohan Abeywickrama, Foreign Director of the Confucius Classroom and Dean of the Faculty of Social Sciences and Languages, Chinese language instructors Zhang Huan and Xia Zihan, as well as over ten staff members from various departments, including the Faculty of Applied Sciences, Faculty of Agricultural Sciences, Faculty of Social Sciences and Languages, Examination Center, Library, and Academic Affairs Office.
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07. Sabaragamuwa University Confucius Classroom Conducts First Round of 2024 International Chinese Language Teacher Scholarship Interviews
On March 25, 2024, the Confucius Classroom at Sabaragamuwa University successfully held the first round of interviews for applicants to the 2024 International Chinese Language Teacher Scholarship. The interview panel, composed of Associate Professor Zhu Song (Chinese Director of the Confucius Classroom), Chinese volunteer lecturers Zhang Huan and Xia Zihan, and local Chinese lecturer Ms. Prabhani, conducted in-person interviews with seven candidates from various universities and institutions across Sri Lanka. The interviews aimed to identify talented students in Chinese language and enhance the overall quality of candidates selected for studies in China.
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08. Sabaragamuwa University Confucius Classroom Hosts Cultural Exchange Activity for 2024 "International Chinese Language Day
April 19, 2024, marks the 15th "United Nations Chinese Language Day," a celebration shared by Chinese language educators, learners, and enthusiasts worldwide. As part of the festivities, on April 1, the Confucius Classroom at Sabaragamuwa University invited teachers and students from the Bandarawela Central College teaching branch to participate in a special cultural exchange event.
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09. Sabaragamuwa University Confucius Classroom Hosts Chinese Calligraphy Workshop for 2024 International Chinese Language Day Series
Chinese characters carry a profound cultural heritage, with roots stretching back thousands of years. In celebration of the 15th United Nations Chinese Language Day and the approaching traditional Chinese solar period Gu Yu (Grain Rain), the Confucius Classroom at Sabaragamuwa University held a Chinese Calligraphy Workshop titled 'Experiencing the Beauty of Chinese Characters' on April 3. The workshop was organized for participants of the university staff Chinese language training program as part of the International Chinese Language Day series of events.
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10. Sabaragamuwa University Confucius Classroom Holds “Chinese Ambassador Scholarship” Award Ceremony
On April 5, the 2023-2024 Chinese Ambassador Scholarship award ceremony, organized by the Confucius Classroom at Sabaragamuwa University, successfully concluded. After multiple rounds of rigorous selection and review, a total of 115 scholarship recipients were announced.
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11. We are delighted to share the outstanding achievements of our students at the Chinese Bridge Competition preliminary round in Sri Lanka on May 27th and 28th.
Our students secured:
- 1st and 2nd place in the Talent Show
- 2nd and 3rd place in the Speech Contest
We commend their hard work and dedication, and the support of the Confucius Classroom and Chinese Language Lecturers, which have led to these remarkable results. This marks the beginning of a promising journey, and we look forward to continued success in the future.
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12. Annual Summer Camp organized by HGNU and the Confucius Classroom at Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka On the 19th of June, 18 of our brightest Chinese Language students are leaving for Huanggang Normal University, Hubei Province, China, for the first-ever Annual Summer Camp organized by HGNU and the Confucius Classroom at Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka.
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13. On 19th of May 2022 Confucius Classroom successfully held the 21st "Chinese Bridge" Foreign College Students Chinese Proficiency Competition Overseas Qualifying Round
202年5月19日,孔子课堂成功举办第二十一届“汉语桥”世界大学生中文比赛海外预选赛初赛
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14. The award ceremony of the "Chinese Ambassador Scholarship" was held at the Confucius Classroom at the University of Sabaragamuwa university of Sri Lanka
中国大使奖学金”颁奖仪式在萨大孔子课堂举行










15. Confucius Classroom at the University of Sabaragamuwa was invited to participate in the Language Festival at Vidyaloka Central School in Balangoda, Sri Lanka
萨大孔子课堂应邀参加斯里兰卡巴朗戈德Vidyaloka 中心学校语言节活动
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16. In August of 2023, Sri Lanka's "Ceylon Chinese Music" magazine published a special report on the Confucius Classroom at Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka
2023年8月斯里兰卡《锡兰华音》杂志刊登萨伯勒格穆沃大学孔子课堂专题报道。







17. Crossing mountains and seas, gathering in China: On 28th of August Two students from the Confucius Classroom at the University of Sabaragamuwa participated in the 2023 "Chinese Bridge" Summer Camp for Youth from the Belt and Road Initiative Countries
跨越山海,相聚华夏——萨大孔子课堂两名学子参加2023年“一带一路”共建国家青少年“汉语桥”夏令营活动
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18. On 5th of October Confucius Classroom at the University of Sabaragamuwa was invited to visit Puwakgahawela School in Sri Lanka 萨大孔子课堂应邀走访斯里兰卡Puwakgahawela学校
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19. On 28th of November , Confucius Classroom at the University of Sabaragamuwa holds the 2023 Annual Board of Directors Meeting. 萨大孔子课堂召开2023年度理事会会议
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20. Our university and Sabaragamuwa University jointly held an international academic conference From December 5 to 9, the "9th International Academic Conference of Sabaragamuwa University and the 4th China-Sri Lanka Exchange and Cooperation Forum" co-organized by our school and Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka was held at the Bandaranaike International Conference Building in Colombo. Secretary of the Party Committee of the school, Chen Xiangjun, led a delegation to attend the relevant activities. 我校与萨伯勒格穆沃大学共办国际学术会议
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21. Confucius Classroom at the University of Sabaragamuwa visits the Chinese teaching site at Bandarawela Central School 萨大孔子课堂走访班徳纳维纳中心学校中文教学点
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22. Welcome meeting for new Chinese teachers of Confucius Classroom at the University of Sabaragamuwa and work deployment meeting for the new semester 萨大孔子课堂新任中方教师欢迎会暨新学期工作部署会议

23. "Celebrating the New Year and Welcoming the Lantern Festival" Garden Series of Activities - Chinese Food Festival Concludes Successfully
On February 16, to promote the mutual understanding between teachers, students and people of China and Sri Lanka and celebrate the Chinese New Year of the Dragon, the Confucius Classroom at the University of Saskatchewan and the Chinese Language Association successfully held the Chinese Food Festival at the "Celebrate the New Year and Welcome the Lantern Festival" 庆新春,迎元宵” 游园系列活动之中国美食节圆满落幕
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24. After early negotiations, on June 6,2018, the delegation led by M.Sunil Shantha, Vice Chancellor of SUSL, W Manoj Ariyaratne, Dean of the Faculty of Social Sciences and Languages, and Dr. Noel Dassanayake visited Huanggang Normal University of China. Vice President of Huanggang Normal University, Peng Jin, receipted the visiting delegation. During the visit, the two sides reached an implementation agreement to cooperate in the construction of the Confucius Classroom at SUSL.
经过前期协商,2018年6月6日,斯里兰卡萨伯勒格穆沃大学执行校长M.SUNIL SHANTHA、 社会科学与语言学院院长 W Manoj Ariyaratne以及Noel Dassanayake博士一行访问黄冈师范学院,黄冈师范学院副校长彭锦接待访问团一行。访问期间,双方达成了合作建设萨伯勒格穆沃大学孔子课堂的执行协议。
25. On June 7, 2018, Wang Libing, Chairman of the Council of Huanggang Normal University, Peng Jin, Vice President of HGNU, and M. Sunil Shantha, Vice Chancellor of Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka, visited the Confucius Institute Headquarters/Hanban to discuss the establishment of the Confucius Classroom at SUSL.
2018年6月7日,黄冈师范学院校务委员会主席王立兵、副校长彭锦与斯里兰卡萨伯勒格穆沃大学执行校长M. SUNIL SHANTHA 教授一行赴孔子学院总部/国家汉办会商两校共建孔子课堂事宜。
26. On December 4,2018, Ma Jianfei, deputy director of the Confucius Institute Headquarters/Hanban, met with M. Sunil Shantha, Vice Chancellor of SUSL and held a signing ceremony on behalf of the Confucius Institute headquarters for the establishment of the Confucius Classroom at SUSL..
2018年12月4日,孔子学院总部/国家汉办副主任马箭飞会见了斯里兰卡萨伯勒格穆沃大学执行校长M. Sunil Shantha一行,并代表孔子学院总部举行了合作建设孔子课堂的签约仪式。
27. In late October 2019, the first Chinese Team of Confucius Classroom arrived at SUSL and the Confucius Classroom was put into practical operation.
2019年10月下旬,孔子课堂首任中方团队三人达到斯里兰卡萨伯勒格穆沃大学,孔子课堂开始实际运营。
28. The opening ceremony of the Confucius Classroom was held on Nov 28, 2019. Mrs. Zou Yuecui, wife of Ambassador Cheng Xuyuan of the Chinese Embassy in Sri Lanka, Prof. Peng Jin, Vice President of Huanggang Normal University and Prof. Sunil Shantha, Vice Chancellor of SUSL, jointly unveiled the Confucius Classroom.
2019年11月28日,孔子课堂举行揭牌庆典。中国驻斯使馆大程学源大使夫人邹粤翠女士、黄冈师范学院副校长彭锦教授、萨伯勒格穆沃大学执行校长Sunil Santhan教授共同为孔子课堂揭牌。
29. On December 7-8, 2019, Professor Sunil Shantha, chairman of the Confucius Classroom Board, led the Chinese and local directors to attend the first China-Sri Lanka Cultural Exchange and Cooperation Forum and the launch of the China-Sri Lanka Research Centre for Cultural Exchange and Economic Development of Huanggang Normal University.
2019年12月7-8日,孔子课堂理事会主席Sunil Santhan教授带领课堂中外方院长参加黄冈师范学院首届中斯文化交流与合作论坛以及中斯文化交流与经济发展研究中心揭牌活动。
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30. On December 9-11, 2019, Confucius Classrooms were invited to participate in the 2019 International Conference on Chinese Language Education, co-hosted by the Ministry of Education of China and the Hunan Provincial Government
2019年12月9-11日,孔子课堂应邀参加由中国教育部和湖南省政府共同主办2019年国际中文教育大会。
31. On January 23, 2020, the Confucius Classroom held its first Spring Festival, Gala.
2020年1月23日,孔子课堂首次举办春节联欢晚会活动。
32. On February 13, 2020, the first Chinese training class for lecturers and staff, initiated by Confucius Classroom, was opened.
2020年2月13日,孔子课堂首个教职工中文培训班开班。
33. During the fight against COVID-19 in 2020, Confucius Classroom served as messengers of "people-to-people bond".
2020年抗击疫情期间,孔子课堂发挥了“民心相通”的使者作用。
34. On April 26, liu Dong, cultural counselor of the Chinese Embassy in Sri Lanka, Wang Keqi, head of the Visa Office and Liu Xiaoming, head of the Visa Office, presented masks, gloves, disinfectant and other epidemic prevention items to the Chinese team at the Confucius Classroom demonstrating the care of the motherland.
2020年4月26日,中国驻斯里兰卡大使馆文化参赞刘东、领事部主任王克启和办公室主任刘孝明一行三人为孔子课堂中方教师团队送上口罩、手套、消毒液等防疫物品,体现了祖国的关怀。
35. On May 30, 2020, the First HSK&HSKK home-based online test was successfully held in the Confucius Classroom as a HSK test center
2020年5月30日,孔子课堂作为汉语水平考试考点顺利举行了首次HSK&HSKK居家网络考试。
36. On June 3, the Confucius Classroom on behalf of the Chinese Embassy in Sri Lanka and Huanggang Normal University donated a total of 21,000 masks to SUSL for epidemic prevention.
2020年6月3日,课堂代表中国驻斯使馆和黄冈师范学院共向萨大捐赠口罩21000只,用于学校复学防疫。
37. On June 16, 2020, the preliminary competition of the 19th Chinese Bridge College Students' Chinese Language Competition in SUSL was held, and 8 contestants entered the final in Sri Lanka area.
2020年6月16日,第十九届汉语桥大学生中文比赛萨大赛区举行预赛,8名选手进入斯里兰卡赛区决赛。
38. On August 15, 2020, Cheng Cailan, who is in charge of teaching affairs in Confucius Classroom, was invited to participate in the syllabus seminar organized by the faculty.
2020年8月15日,课堂管理教务的程彩兰老师应邀参与学院组织的教学大纲研讨会。
39. On September 10, 2020, the Confucius Classroom held the award ceremony for the outstanding contestants in the 19th Chinese Bridge Chinese Competition for College Students in Sri Lanka area.
2020年9月10日,课堂为第十九届汉语桥大学生中文比赛斯里兰卡赛区优秀选手举行颁奖仪式。
40. On September 15, 2020, in the post-coVID-19 era, Chinese training classes for faculty and staff were resumed.
2020年9月15日,疫情后时代,孔子课堂重启教职工中文培训班。
41. In early September 2020, Chinese training class for lecturers and staff of Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka resumed after an eight-month suspension.
2020年9月初,萨大孔子课堂教师中文培训班在中断8个月后复课。
42. On September 29, 2020, Confucius Classroom at Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka successfully held a Chinese cultural experience activity to celebrate "Confucius Institute Day" and "Mid-Autumn Festival", in order to "fulfill the mission" to present a gift to the motherland of China on her birthday.
2020年9月29日,萨伯勒格穆沃大学孔子课堂成功举行了庆祝“孔院日”暨“中秋节”的中华文化体验活动,以“履行使命”来向祖国生日献礼。
43.On October 27, 2020, the Chinese Director of the Confucius Classroom congratulated Dr. Sampath Fernando, the new dean of Faculty of Social Science and Languages.
2020年10月27日,孔子课堂中方院长向新任人文科学与语言学院院长Dr. Sampath Fernando表达祝贺。
44.On 23 November 2020, the Chinese Director of the Confucius Classroom delivered a congratulatory letter from Huanggang Normal University of Chinato Professor Udaya Rathnayake, the new Vice Chancellor of Sabaragamuwa University, and reported to him on the status of the Confucius Classroom.
2020年11月23日,孔子课堂中方院长向萨伯勒格穆沃大学新一任执行校长Udaya Rathnayake教授递交了黄冈师范学院校领导的祝贺信,并汇报了孔子课堂的状况。
45. On December 9, 2020, the third Board meeting of Confucius Classrooms at SUSL was successfully held in VC’s Boardroom
2020年12月9日,孔子课堂第三次理事会校长会议室顺利召开。
46.On December 12, 2020, under the guidance of Chinese Test International, the Chinese Test Center of Confucius Classroom successfully completed the HSK online test (Home Edition).
2020年12月12日,孔子课堂汉语考试中心在汉考国际的指导下,顺利完成了本次HSK网络居家考试。