"Perceive Jiangsu" Cultural Activity (Nantong Station) Held
2021“感知江苏”留学生文化交流与实践活动（南通站）圆满落幕
"Perceive Jiangsu" Cultural Activity (Nantong Station) Successfully Held
10月30-31日，我校2021“感知江苏”留学生文化交流与实践活动（南通站）圆满落幕。优秀留学生代表、国际教育学院相关负责人以及辅导员老师等一行49人走进中国近代第一城——南通，感受江海文化，感知江苏发展。
On October 30-31, our school's "Perceiving Jiangsu" cultural exchange and activities (Nantong Station) for international students came to a successful conclusion. A group of 49 students, including representatives of outstanding international students, relevant officials of the College of International Education and counselors, went to Nantong, the first city in modern China, to experience the culture of the river and the sea and the development of Jiangsu.
30日上午，留学生参观了由中国近代著名爱国实业家张謇创办的南通博物苑，深刻感知近代以来张謇先生实业报国的艰难历程以及张謇企业家精神对南通经济社会发展的深远影响。
On the morning of 30th, international students visited Nantong Museum, which was founded by Zhang Jian, a famous patriotic industrialist in modern China, to deeply understand the difficult course of Zhang Jian's industrial service to the country and the far-reaching influence of Zhang Jian's entrepreneurial spirit on the economic and social development of Nantong in modern times.
下午，同学们先后来到世界上首家国家审计博物馆——中国审计博物馆和富有南通特色的国家级非遗蓝印花布参观学习，了解我国不同历史时期的审计制度、审计管理、审计活动及其所体现出的审计文化，并亲身体验集聚古代中国人民智慧的蓝印花布的制作过程。一幅幅精美的蓝印花布作品，让留学生们在惊叹于中国文化博大精深的同时，也收获了个人的喜悦感、成就感和自豪感。
In the afternoon, the students went to the world's first national audit museum - China Audit Museum and the national intangible cultural heritage of Nantong "blue print" to visit and learn. In the process, the students learned about the audit system, audit management, audit activities and the audit culture embodied in different historical periods in China, and experienced the production process of blue print cloth, which gathered the wisdom of ancient Chinese people. Many exquisite blue-printed cloth works made the international students marvel at the profundity of Chinese culture while gaining a sense of personal joy, achievement and pride.
成 果 展 示
次日上午，同学们登上狼山，眺望气势恢宏的长江，感受中国传统的佛教文化和绿水青山的发展成果。下午，留学生参观了中国近代工业遗存第一镇——唐闸古镇，通过听故事、观展览、做手工，感受中国近代工业遗存第一镇的百年风华和独特魅力。
On the next morning, students climbed the Wolf Mountain and took a bird's-eye view of the magnificent Yangtze River, experienced the traditional Chinese Buddhist culture and the developmental achievements of green water and green mountains. In the afternoon, international students visited Tangzha Ancient Town, the first town of modern industrial heritage in China, to experience the century-old style and unique charm of the first town of modern industrial heritage in China through listening to stories, watching exhibitions and doing crafts.
为期两天的文化交流与实践活动圆满结束，南通的社会经济发展和历史文化底蕴给学生们留下了深刻的印象。此次活动为我校外国留学生了解中国国情、江苏省情打开了一扇窗口，增强了我校留学生对中国历史文化的认同感，为培养知华友华爱华力量打下深厚基础。
The two-day cultural exchange and activities for international students came to a successful conclusion. The students were impressed by the development of social economy and historical and cultural heritage of Nantong. This activity opened a window for foreign students to understand the national conditions of China and Jiangsu Province, enhanced their sense of identification with Chinese history and culture, and laid a profound foundation for cultivating the power of knowing and loving China.
下面，我们来听听大家对本次活动的感言吧！
Let's see what the students are saying about this activity.
MOHAMMED ALI ALI AZIZ
Yemen, 2019 UG major in Clinical Medicine (Chinese-medium)
两天时间不长不短，刚好用一个周末来感受中国伟大的历史和文化。南通是国家历史文化名城，在中国古代也被称为古称通州，别称静海，那里独特的建筑和精致的食物深深吸引了我，千年环城河，百年博物苑，见证的是南通古今的沧桑巨变。
认识一座城市，通常从博物馆开始明白中国的历史，认识张謇，认识南通的城市历史和文化。踏入南通博物苑，就进入了别具一格的南通历史文化空间。去了狼山没想到狼山不但没有狼，还有亭台楼阁，小桥流水。佛教中，狼山为大势至菩萨道场，列为全国佛教八小名山之首。狼山的风景很好，有山有水，还有独特的江南秀气的风光。爬到山顶，这是南通最高峰，在山上可以看见长江，以及长江上来来往往的船只。长江还是很繁忙的，船只来来往往不停歇。一切都美的不像话。我们也去了唐闸古镇，有一座百年的古镇，它静卧港闸，历经岁月浮沉，成为南通历史遗存的见证，它就是近代工业遗存第一镇唐闸古镇。我很高兴参观所有这些历史悠久的地方，果然只有你参观了过这些地方，才能了解这些伟大的历史和文化。特别是我们在南通吃的地方饭菜，味道很独特。这是探索中国历史美的好机会，我很享受在那里的每一个瞬间，很荣幸被选中参观南通，非常感谢NJMU给我们这次珍贵的探索中国历史的机会，由衷的感谢SIE老师安排这次活动。
OMAR MOHAMMED
India, 2016 UG major in Clinical Medicine (English-medium)
Educational excursions not only enhance the knowledge of the students about China but also broaden their outlook and understanding of the Chinese culture. It is for this reason SIE conducts Perceiving Jiangsu excursions, to educate the students about things that are beyond the text books. SIE organizes Perceiving Jiangsu excursions every year to make us aware about the richness of culture and tradition just around us in Jiangsu province.
I had always desired to visit Nantong and experience its beauty and serenity. So I was quite thrilled when I came to know about this excursion. This trip was for two days, the 30-31th of October.
We began our excursion early morning on the 30th, We were around 45 students and our two teachers. Our bus left from school at 07.30 in the morning.
Our first two stops on day one, Nantong Museum and The residence of Zhang Jian, The Audit Museum, were captivating. We ended the first day with a visit to the Blue printing museum and we got to hand print our own square towels.
In the evening we checked into the hotel for the night, which had a spectacular view of the Yangtze River and the surrounding areas.
The next day right after breakfast and checking out of the hotel we headed to Zhang Jian Si yuan for a quick stop, went to Langshan afterwards, the scenic beauty, the birds and the greenery all around enthralled us and then Tangzha Ancient town to end the trip.
This excursion was really informative and taught me about the beauty and importance of silence. It also taught me to love and care for nature. I truly loved this educational excursion and am keenly looking forward to the next educational excursion. A big shoutout to all the teachers, the tour guides and all volunteers who made this trip possible in the middle of the pandemic.
ASAD UR REHMAN
Pakistan, 2020 UG major in Clinical Medicine (English-medium)
Every city of China has a new and different culture to explore and rich history so Nantong is no different. Nantong is a historical and cultural city, and one of the first 14 coastal port cities opened to the outside world. The audit museum shows China's audit industry for more than 3000 years. Saw the residence of, Mr. Zhang Jian, a top scholar, educator in the late Qing Dynasty.
However, what took my breath away was the Longshan mountain on its top it had such a great view of the Yangtze River, never before I noticed Yangtze river look so beautiful. Also I can't talk about the experience without talking about the food, we had delicious local cuisines which was enjoyed by everyone
I would like to thank NMU School of International Education teachers for organizing this trip to this great city of Nantong.
JOHN MARWA GIKARO
Tanzania, 2020 PG major in Rehabilitation Medicine and Physical Therapy
On an early morning of Saturday, 30 October 2021, international students of Nanjing Medical University set off for an exciting 2021 “Perceiving Jiangsu” trip to Nantong city.
Despite the fast growth rate of economic and social development of Nantong city, still the city has managed to keep its long cherished cultural and historical relics. For example: the Nantong Museum—keeping and portraying the early industrial and farming civilizations in Nantong; former residence of Zhang Jian—a 100-year villa of the top scholar of the imperial examination, Zhang Jian, who returned to his home town to establish industries and open water transportation across the region; China audit museum—preserving information about great auditors from the ancient era; the blue printing museum—showcasing traditional ways of making clothes; and the Tangzha ancient town—early industrial area managed by Zhang Jian in 19th century.
As a student and “tourist,” it was interesting to witness and learn more about The Yangtze River, one of the important landmarks of the city, and economic development zone of the nation. It was not only exciting to cross on one of the largest suspension bridges (in the world), crossing the river, but also to climb the Langshan scenic spot, a 108-metre-hill with purple rocks, to view the greatness of the river. It was interesting to see how local people climb up the hill for prayers, and for the first time I saw a monk in one of the temples at the top of the mountain.
Finally, I would like to thank the teachers and organizers from SIE for making the trip culturally rich and memorable to all attendees. We had a taste of great Chinese recipes; learned the socioeconomic development of Nantong; participated in making square towels; and we had an amazing glance of sunrise, and the Yangtze River, from a hotel.
MUHAMMAD ZUNAIR BHATTI
Pakistan, 2021 PG major in Cardiovascular Surgery
Nanjing Medical University arranged the trip for us to go to Nantong city and everyone loved it because it was amazing.
I had no idea that medical schools in China can come up with so many great ideas for international students. NMU is not only about studying in a boring fashion, it’s about exploring and getting more eager to studying. I had a lot of opportunities not only to meet new people but also to make friends with them. I got to learn a lot about Nantong city and its history. moreover, Chinese history and culture.
The school arranged our trip to Nantong Museum, China Audit Museum and Blue Calico Museum, the best part of which was making the handicraft. We also went to Haonan Bieye and Se Yuan where we got to learn a lot about Mr. Zhang Jian. The view of the river from the top of Langshan Mountain was gorgeous and mind blowing. The thing I loved most about Tangzha ancient town was that we could have a chance to make our own handmade soaps. Our school also arranged for us a really cozy hotel for spending the night. I absolutely loved the experience and I really liked the Chinese food we had, there were many new dishes that I tried for the first time, even though I have been living in China for quite a while.
I think activities like this are really beneficial because they give the students a feeling of pleasure after going through the tough medical studies every day.
Last but not least, I want to thank Nanjing Medical University, thank Jiangsu and thank China for all the opportunities provided.
AKRAM MOHAMMED ALI AL-NASRI
Yemen, 2019 Ph.D major in Stomatology
初见南通，格外激动。这是我生平第一次踏入南通这片土地，充满新鲜与期待。南通这个城市有着悠久的历史文化，同时南通市也被中国评选为中国最具历史文化价值的城市的奖项，由此可见南通市在整个中国的历史上都占有重要的地位。
南通，顾名思义向南向北都很方便，从字面上就可以看出南通市是一个交通十分便利的城市，很多城市正是由于交通便利的原因所以才能很快的发展起来，交通的条件占了很大一个方面，正是由于便捷的交通所以南通才能发展的如此之快。
非常感谢南京医科大学国际教育学院主办的这次活动，才得以让我有机会来到这个陌生而又美丽的城市，一览它的魅力，更重要的的是我又多了一个学习机会。
HELENA AGYEI LARTEY
Ghana, 2019 Ph.D major in Epidemiology and Health Statistics
The School of International Studies, NJMU organized the activity of “Perceiving Jiangsu” to Nantong was another memorable event in my life here as a student. Nantong is well known for its industry complex (cotton, oil production and soap). Other tourist attraction included the Nantong Museum, China Audit Museum, Blue Calico Museum, Langshan Mountain or temple, etc.
We learnt how to be altruistic and dedicated like Zhang Jian (a top scholar, entrepreneur, governess and native of Nantong) who did a lot for his people by setting up industry complex to support the economy. The China Audit was established for checks and to bring corrupt officials to book. Students also had the opportunity to make blue calico prints and design by themselves at the Blue Calico Museum. It was amusing! We climbed the Langshan Mountain to the very top and had a clearer view of the Yangtze River. What a big river! We also went into the temple which was the first time experience for me and most of the students. At the Nantong Museum, we learnt a lot about artistic and historic works. This shows how China cherishes its great culture!
This trip was really helpful and has refreshed us once again, to continue the rest of the semester. It was such a very great fun!!! Thank you SIE!
ANITA NYARKOA WALKER
Ghana, 2021 Ph.D major in Nutrition and Food Hygiene
Educational tours are part and parcel of the life of students. I took part in the 2021 "Perceiving Jiangsu" tour organized by the School of International Education to Nantong station. My visit to Nantong was very enjoying and educative.
My first visit to the Langshan Mountain not only strengthened my muscles and increased my stamina, but also made me enjoy the mesmerizing view from the mountain top. I developed love for nature and got real happiness when I visited this place.
The second visit to the Nantong Museum was very fascinating. They provided us with a historical analysis, as well as instructions on how to understand the world and situate ourselves within it. While on vacation in my home country a few years ago, I had the opportunity to visit a number of museums. I did not realize the worth of such things until my visit to Nantong.
Third, I also got the golden opportunity to visit the residence, cemetery and the factories of the top most scholar in the late Qing Dynasty. It was a great honor to visit the places of this great man. It gave me the urge to work harder as a student.
Last but not the least, my visit to the blue calico museum enthralled my desire for art work. Having the opportunity to create a sample design was very fascinating. Notwithstanding the various histories behind each print. It was really a great opportunity to be part of this trip.
This sightseeing of Nantong city up to sunset point enthralled me to such an extent it revived my fatigued spirits.
Thank you NMU SIE for this great opportunity.
撰稿|沈恒露
翻译|高萌柯
图片|阿孜 欧玛尔
编辑|高萌柯
审核|陈芸 姜海兰