The two-day “Sri Lanka Local Chinese Teachers’ Chinese Culture Camp” successfully concluded on December 12, 2025, at the National Institute of Education.
The cultural camp was organized by the Embassy of the People’s Republic of China in Sri Lanka and jointly hosted by Lumbini Confucius Classroom and the National Institute of Education of Sri Lanka. The opening ceremony was attended by distinguished guests including Mr. Madhura Senevirathna, Deputy Minister of Education of Sri Lanka, Ms. Ji Lili, Cultural Counsellor of the Chinese Embassy in Sri Lanka, and Ms. Manjula Vithanapathirana, Director of the National Institute of Education.
More than 120 local Chinese language teachers from across Sri Lanka participated in the program, reflecting the growing interest and development of Chinese language education in the country.
The primary objective of the cultural camp was to enhance teachers’ understanding of Chinese culture while improving their Chinese language teaching abilities. The event received significant attention from both the Sri Lankan education sector and the Chinese language teaching community.
The Chinese and Sri Lankan directors, together with the full teaching team of Lumbini Confucius Classroom, were actively involved in organizing and conducting the program throughout the two days.
Focus on Chinese Language Teaching & Cultural Education
The first day of the training program focused on modern Chinese language teaching methods and cultural teaching practices. Sessions included:
- Lectures on Chinese language teaching concepts and new trends
- Teaching design workshops
- Classroom teaching demonstrations and evaluations
- Chinese calligraphy workshops and practical cultural teaching methods
These sessions helped teachers update their teaching approaches while learning practical cultural activities that can be directly applied in classrooms.
Practical Training for Local Educational Needs
The second day focused on the practical needs of teachers working within the Sri Lankan education system. Key sessions included:
- Discussions on new trends in Sri Lankan education reforms
- Differentiated teaching strategies
- Tai Chi experience sessions and martial arts teaching demonstrations
- Sharing educational resources and localized classroom practices
These activities helped teachers strengthen their understanding of the local educational environment while improving the effectiveness of cultural teaching in Sri Lankan classrooms.
Supporting the Future of Chinese Education in Sri Lanka
Organizers highlighted that the cultural camp provided an important platform for local Chinese language teachers to systematically study Chinese culture and modern teaching methodologies. The program also addressed the growing need for cultural teaching resources and professional development opportunities for local Chinese teachers.
The organizers further announced plans to continue the cultural camp as a regular long-term initiative aimed at supporting more schools and Chinese language teachers throughout Sri Lanka. Outstanding participants may also receive opportunities to visit China for short-term cultural and professional training programs.
Lumbini Confucius Classroom reaffirmed its commitment to serving as a bridge for educational and cultural exchange between China and Sri Lanka. Through continued collaboration with educational institutions and organizations, the classroom aims to further strengthen the development of local Chinese language teachers and promote deeper cultural understanding between the two countries.
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