On June 8, the College of International Education of our school organized international students from countries such as Pakistan, Nigeria, and Morocco to form the Shenyang Medical College dragon boat team. They were invited to participate in the 2024 "Han Jiang Cup" Shenyang Metropolitan Area Third Dragon Boat Invitational Tournament and the 14th Shenyang Dragon Boat Grand 

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As the only international team in the competition, the dragon boat team of international students from Shenyang Medical College has attracted much attention and added a strong international flavor to this dragon boat race. They wore unified team uniforms, held paddles, and rowed forward with all their strength, achieving the best result in history and winning rounds of applause from the audience. On the Hunhe River, their figures and the dragon boats on the river surface complement each other, forming a beautiful

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When interviewed by reporters from Xinhua News Agency, representatives of international students all said that participating in the dragon boat race was an unforgettable experience, which allowed them to experience the charm of traditional Chinese culture more deeply and love China even more. They thanked Shenyang Medical College and the organizing committee for providing this rare opportunity and expressed their aspiration of "All people under heaven are brothers and sisters, and jointly build the dream of Shenyang Medical College!"

The College of International Education attaches great importance to educational activities on traditional Chinese culture for international students. The dragon boat race on the Dragon Boat Festival in the Year of the Dragon is one of the activities for international students to experience Chinese culture called "I Love Chinese Festivals". This activity makes international students more familiar with and fond of China. At the same time, it also enhances their understanding and love for Shenyang, their second hometown. It helps Shenyang go global and let the world know Shenyang, contributing the strength of Shenyang Medical College to spreading traditional Chinese culture and promoting cultural exchanges between China and foreign countries.