With the support of "Chinese Bridge Fund" established by Hanban/Confucius Institute Headquarters, the 11th "Chinese Bridge" Chinese Proficiency Competition in Latvia, sponsored by the Embassy of the People's Republic of China in the Republic of Latvia, organized by Confucius Institute at University of Latvia, co-organized by Faculty of Humanities at University of Latvia, Confucius Centre at Stradins University, Vidzeme University, Daugavpils University, Rezekne University, Riga Culture Secondary School, Riga 34th Secondary School, Riga 68th Secondary School, will be held on April 29th , 2014.
Ⅰ. Purpose
The purpose of holding this competition is to promote Chinese language and culture in Latvia, to provide a platform for Chinese language learners of Latvia to show their achievements of using Chinese and learn from each otherm, and also to motivate their interest and enthusiasm to learn Chinese, to improve their understanding of Chinese language and culture. In addition, the competition also aims at selecting the qualified candidates for the upcoming 13rd "Chinese Bridge" Chinese Proficiency Competition for foreign college students as well as the 7th "Chinese Bridge" Chinese Proficiency Competition for foreign secondary school students, which will be held in China.
Ⅱ. Theme of Competition
My Chinese Dream
Ⅲ. Eligibility
Latvian residents whose mother language is not Chinese
Ⅳ. Classification of Participants and Requirements for Application
1. Teenagers and Children Division
(1) Primary Level-- 6-13 years old, learning Chinese less than 1 year ( including 1year)
(2) Intermediate Level--6-20 years old, learning Chinese less than 2 years (including
2 years)
(3) Advanced Level--13-20 years old, learning Chinese more than 2 years.
2. Adults and College Students Division
(1) Primary Level--18-30 years old, undergraduates in enrollment or non-students
Adults (without age limit), learning Chinese less than 1 year (including 1 year)
(2) Intermediate Level--18-30 years old, undergraduates in enrollment or non-students
Adults (without age limit), learning Chinese 1-3 years (including 3 years)
(3) Advanced Level--18-30 years old, undergraduates in enrollment or non-Students
Adults (without age limit), from 18 to 30 years old, learning Chinese more than 3 years
Ⅴ. Contents of Competition
1.The General Requirement
(1) Making a Speech in Chinese (Without notes, 2-3 minutes)
(2) Test on Language ability of Chinese and Chinese Culture (including Knowledge
of Chinese Language, Culture and National Conditions)
(3) Talent Show on Chinese Cultural Skills (including Chinese Songs, Chinese
Dancing, Folk Arts forms, Musical Instruments, Chinese Calligraphies, Chinese
Painting, Paper-cutting, Martial Arts and etc.)
2.The Specific Requirements
(1) Teenagers and Children Division
Primary Level
A. Self-introducing (2 minutes)
B. Singing Chinese Songs or Reciting Chinese Poems (2 minutes)
Intermediate Level
A. Self-introducing (2 minutes)
B. Making a Speech with the Theme (1-2 minutes)
C. Talent Show on Chinese Cultural Skills (1-2minutes)
Advanced Level
A. Self-introducing + Making a Speech with the theme (2-3 minutes)
B. Answering Three Questions
C. Talent Show on Chinese Cultural Skills (1-2 minutes)
(2) Adults and College Students Division
Primary Level
A. Self-introducing (2 minutes)
B. Telling Chinese Stories or Making a Speech with His/Her Selecting Subject or
Reciting Chinese Poems/Singing Chinese Songs (1-2 minutes)
Intermediate Level
A. Making a Speech with the Theme (2 minutes)
B. Answering Three Questions
C. Talent Show on Chinese Cultural Skills (1-2 minutes)
Advanced Level
A. Making a Speech with the theme (3 minutes)
B. Answering Three Questions
C. Answering Questions Raised by the Judges on the Scene
D. Talent Show on Chinese Cultural Skills (1-2 minutes)
Notes: ① Relevant references and reviewing materials will be published on the websites of each registry
office; ② The Content of Talent Show on Chinese cultural skills can be chosen by participants, who
could be rewarded extra marks by the Committee of Judges based on their performances on the
scene.
Ⅵ. Registration Time and Place
1.Time
From March 6th-March 14th
2.Place (Application Form can be acquired in the following places)
(1) Confucius Institute at University of Latvia
Address: Raina Blvd. 19, Rīga, LV-1586
Contact: Marija Jurso
E-mail:marijajurso@gmail.com.
(2) No.415A, Faculty of Humanities at University of Latvia
Address: Visvalža iela 4a, Rīga, LV-1050
Contact: Mrs. Wang Xiongzi
E-mail:wangqiongzi2009@gmail.com
(3) Confucius Centre at Stradins University
Address: Dzirciema iela 16, Rīga, LV-1007
Contact: Ms.Una Berzina
E-mail:konfucijacentrs@inbox.lv
(4) Vidzeme University
Address: 4 cesu str.,Valmiera, LV-4200
Contact: Miss Ning Xiaolu
E-mail:ningxiaolu512@aliyun.com.
(5) Rezekne University
Address: Atbrivosanas aleja 115, Rezekne, LV-4600
Contact: Miss Zhang Jie
E-mail:chineseiris@gmail.com
(6) Daugavpils University
Address: Vienibas iela, 13
Contact: Miss Zhang Shuang
E-mail:sangsang51790@gmail.com
(7) Riga Culture Secondary School
Address: 7 Ganibu Dambis, Riga, LV-1045
Contact: Ms. Dong Fang
E-mail:elainedongfang@126.com
(8) Riga No.34 Secondary School
Address:Kandavas 4/6, Rīga, LV-1083
Contact: Ms. Vera Rizhnikova
E-mail:verarizhnikova@yahoo.com
(9) Riga No.68 Secondary School
Address:Dzirciema iela 43a, Rīga, LV-1083
Contact: Ms.Margararita Markune
E-mail:margaritamarkune@gmail.com
Notes: non-students adults could register in Confucius Institute at University of Latvia
Ⅶ. The Preliminary Competition
1.Time
April 5th (It will be separately held by organizers of each registration place),
2.Place
It will be decided by organizers of each registration place, but the name list of candi-
dates who will participate in the final competition should be sent to Marija Jurso
(marijajurso@gmail.com) before April 10th, 2014.
VIII. Final Competition
1.Time
9:00AM, April 29 th (Tuesday), 2014
2.Place
Maza Aula Classroom in the Main Building(the second floor) at University of Latvia
3.Address
Raina Blvd. 19, Riga, LV-1586
IX. Award
(1) First Prize, Second Prize and Third Prize will be given for each level in final compe-
tition (18 in total), the Superior Prizes will be given to the rest of participants in final
competition. All recipients of prizes will be rewarded trophies and certifications.
(2) The champion of advanced level in Adults and College Students Division and Teenagers
and Children's Division will be separately qualified to go to China for taking part in the 13rd "Chinese Bridge" Chinese Proficiency Competition for foreign college students or the 7th "Chinese Bridge" Chinese Proficiency Competition for foreign secondary students held in Changsha, China, as the representatives of Latvia. The expenses for competition will be undertaken by Chinese Government, including international travel, accommodation and travel insurance. In addition, the champion in Adults and College students Division can acquire Confucius Institute scholarship issued by Chinese government for one semester.
(3) The champion of intermediate level in Adults and College students Division and Teenagers and Children's Division will be separately qualified to be present to the final competitions held in China as audiences. The expenses in China will be undertaken by Chinese Government, including international travel, accommodation and travel insurance.
The Organizing Committee of the 11st
Chinese Bridge Competition in Latvia