Manresa, in central Catalonia, has been selected by China's official news agency, Xinhua, for a television report on the increasing interest in learning Mandarin in the city. The programme, set to air on Chinese television, will focus on the Official Language School (EOI) of Manresa.
Officials at the EOI Manresa report a 30% rise in students interested in learning Chinese over the past five years. This growth is partly due to the expanding presence of Chinese culture, seen in cinema, music, and food, alongside a growing interest in China's economy and international standing.
Cultural Exchange Highlighted
The Xinhua report will include interviews with both students and teachers from the EOI. Representatives from Manresa's Chinese community will also feature in the programme. The agency aims to highlight the local enthusiasm for learning Chinese and to promote cultural exchange between China and Catalonia.
This initiative reflects a broader trend of increasing global engagement with Chinese language and culture. For Manresa, it offers an opportunity to showcase its educational offerings and its diverse community on an international platform.
