SHIJIAZHUANG — From April 9 to 14, the university successfully hosted the "Hebei Insight · Cultural Exchange · Artistic Journey · Youth Aspiration" study tour for 32 teachers and students from Oakland School for the Arts (OSA), USA.
Photo1:Oakland University of the Arts Study Group Visits the University
Thirty-two students and faculty members from Oakland University of the Arts immersed themselves in Hebei culture through hands-on artistic exchanges, youth dialogues, and interactive workshops, fostering new ties in China-U.S. youth engagement.
Photo 2:China-US Youth Music Exchange Evening Held at the University
During the event, under the thoughtful arrangements of our university, the study group embarked on a journey blending the beauty of art, the charm of culture, and the vitality of the times.The itinerary blended artistic appreciation with cultural heritage. Highlights included the following activities: Performances: Kunqu opera excerpt "The Peony Pavilion · Dream Seeking", international students' Peking Opera medley "Splendid Spring in Pear Garden", and OSA choir performances of The Lion King, Jasmine Flower, and We Are the World. Cultural Workshops: Peking Opera makeup and movement tutorials, hand-painted Monkey King masks, pottery making, and intangible cultural heritage crafts at the university's cultural and creative arts center. Academic Exchanges: Collaborative music and dance sessions at the School of Teacher Education, featuring gift exchanges; calligraphy workshops at the Fine Arts High School, where participants exchanged friendship fans.
The group also attended Wang Weiyi's solo concert "Contentment" and engaged with performers backstage.
Photo 3:Oakland University of the Arts Study Group Visits Our University Art Museum
Photo 4:Oakland University of the Arts Study Group Visits Our University School of Teacher Education
Photo 5:American Youth Experience Peking Opera Costumes
The delegation toured Great Wall New Media Group, experiencing traditional Chinese music (guzheng and pipa ensemble) and exploring XR studios, curved-screen displays, and the Jiyun Media Convergence Center. They experienced the innovative vitality and communication power of mainstream new media in the internet era, witnessing the integration of Chinese culture and modern technology.They also visited the Juyongguan section of the Great Wall in Beijing. They personally experienced the grandeur of this World Cultural Heritage site, deepening their understanding of China’s development and cultural richness at the intersection of history and modernity.
Photo 7:American Youth Visit the Great Wall New Media Group’s XR Studio
Photo 8:American Youth Take Photos at "Beautiful Shiyuan"
Through culture and the arts, hearts connect. Though brief, the days of exchange were fulfilling. The American youth experienced culture through hands-on activities, forged friendships through melodies, broadened their horizons through exploration, and created a future together through shared journeys. They deepened their affection for Hebei and gained a truer, more multidimensional, and comprehensive view of China. One American youth representative expressed sincerely:"The journey exceeded all expectations. I not only discovered the unique charm of Chinese culture but also felt genuine warmth from every student and teacher here. This experience will stay with me forever."
By Yuan Huafei, International Exchange and Cooperation Center
SHIJIAZHUANG — From April 9 to 14, the university successfully hosted the "Hebei Insight · Cultural Exchange · Artistic Journey · Youth Aspiration" study tour for 32 teachers and students from Oakland School for the Arts (OSA), USA.
Photo1:Oakland University of the Arts Study Group Visits the University
Thirty-two students and faculty members from Oakland University of the Arts immersed themselves in Hebei culture through hands-on artistic exchanges, youth dialogues, and interactive workshops, fostering new ties in China-U.S. youth engagement.
Photo 2:China-US Youth Music Exchange Evening Held at the University
During the event, under the thoughtful arrangements of our university, the study group embarked on a journey blending the beauty of art, the charm of culture, and the vitality of the times.The itinerary blended artistic appreciation with cultural heritage. Highlights included the following activities: Performances: Kunqu opera excerpt "The Peony Pavilion · Dream Seeking", international students' Peking Opera medley "Splendid Spring in Pear Garden", and OSA choir performances of The Lion King, Jasmine Flower, and We Are the World. Cultural Workshops: Peking Opera makeup and movement tutorials, hand-painted Monkey King masks, pottery making, and intangible cultural heritage crafts at the university's cultural and creative arts center. Academic Exchanges: Collaborative music and dance sessions at the School of Teacher Education, featuring gift exchanges; calligraphy workshops at the Fine Arts High School, where participants exchanged friendship fans.
The group also attended Wang Weiyi's solo concert "Contentment" and engaged with performers backstage.
Photo 3:Oakland University of the Arts Study Group Visits Our University Art Museum
Photo 4:Oakland University of the Arts Study Group Visits Our University School of Teacher Education
Photo 5:American Youth Experience Peking Opera Costumes
The delegation toured Great Wall New Media Group, experiencing traditional Chinese music (guzheng and pipa ensemble) and exploring XR studios, curved-screen displays, and the Jiyun Media Convergence Center. They experienced the innovative vitality and communication power of mainstream new media in the internet era, witnessing the integration of Chinese culture and modern technology.They also visited the Juyongguan section of the Great Wall in Beijing. They personally experienced the grandeur of this World Cultural Heritage site, deepening their understanding of China’s development and cultural richness at the intersection of history and modernity.
Photo 7:American Youth Visit the Great Wall New Media Group’s XR Studio
Photo 8:American Youth Take Photos at "Beautiful Shiyuan"
Through culture and the arts, hearts connect. Though brief, the days of exchange were fulfilling. The American youth experienced culture through hands-on activities, forged friendships through melodies, broadened their horizons through exploration, and created a future together through shared journeys. They deepened their affection for Hebei and gained a truer, more multidimensional, and comprehensive view of China. One American youth representative expressed sincerely:"The journey exceeded all expectations. I not only discovered the unique charm of Chinese culture but also felt genuine warmth from every student and teacher here. This experience will stay with me forever."
By Yuan Huafei, International Exchange and Cooperation Center
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