People perform during the Chinese bridge competition at the University of Nairobi in Nairobi, Kenya, May 12, 2023. Michira, born and raised in a farming town in northwestern Kenya, said his passion for studying the Chinese language developed after he joined the University of Nairobi in 2021.Īs a Chinese language major student at the Confucius Institute at the University of Nairobi, Michira plans to learn the Chinese language up to postgraduate levels, as he believes that it will open doors for him to work in a cross-cultural environment. Sharply dressed and with a glow on his face, Michira's oratory skills captured the attention of judges and audiences as he made a speech about enhanced Kenya-China cooperation in various fields. The 21-year-old was declared the overall winner in the Kenyan division finals of the Chinese language proficiency contest for foreign college students held at the University of Nairobi on Friday. NAIROBI, May 14 (Xinhua) - When he took to the podium to deliver a speech in Mandarin extolling the virtues of friendship and the pursuit of shared dreams, Amos Michira received thunderous applause from the audience thanks to his eloquence and stage presence. Seventeen young contestants showcased their mastery of the Chinese language, dance, and classical music during the competition. Kenya held the contest against a backdrop of blossoming Sino-Kenya cultural ties. Amos Michira, a 21-year-old Chinese language major at the University of Nairobi's Confucius Institute, performs Kuaiban, a form of Chinese clapper talk show, during the Chinese bridge competition at the University of Nairobi in Nairobi, Kenya, on May 12, 2023.
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