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Confucius Institute at Zuyd University Maastricht

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Confucius Institute at Zuyd University Maastricht

Centre for Chinese language and cultural education services based in Maastricht, the Netherlands.

Het Confucius Instituut Maastricht (CIM) is een samenwerkingsverband tussen Zuyd Hogeschool en Dongbei University of Finance and Economics in Dalian. Missie van het CIM is het bevorderen van lokale bekendheid met de Chinese taal en (zaken-) cultuur. We doen dit door het geven van cursussen en het afnemen van examens in de Chinese taal en cultuur.

02/06/2026

✨️ More than a competition. What started as the Chinese Bridge Dutch Finals 2026 in Rotterdam quickly became something more.

A weekend of learning, performing, exploring and most importantly, connecting.

One participant shared: "I learned so much.. and made new friends".

And honestly, that's what stayed with us.

Yes, there were impressive performances. Yes, we celebrated two wonderful winners. But what we saw was something bigger: a community taking shape.

🌍 Because Chinese Bridge is not only about language, it's about bringing people together.

👏 Curious to read the full story? Find it via the link in bio.

28/05/2026

Only 3 days to go… are you ready?

Only three days to go until the Chinese Bridge Dutch Finals 2026! This Sunday, we gather at the World Museum in Rotterdam for more than just a competition, but for an afternoon of stories, connection, and shared experiences.

Under the theme “One World, One Family” 🌍, students from secondary schools and universities will take the stage to share what sparked their journey into learning Chinese. The moments, challenges, and discoveries that brought them here today.

It’s about stepping into something new, connecting across cultures, and discovering how language can bring people closer together. For many, this weekend is not only about performing, but about meeting new people, building friendships, and truly immersing themselves in an unforgettable experience.

After all the preparation and anticipation, everything is almost ready, and we are excited to share this special moment together with all the participants and their family and friends.

We can’t wait to experience this unforgettable day together ❤️

20/05/2026

🌉 Rotterdam Before the Chinese Bridge Weekend

Today, 特特 Tète walks through a quiet Rotterdam. In just over a week, participants from across the Netherlands will gather here for the Dutch final of the Chinese Bridge Competition. ✨

During the immersion weekend, they will settle into the iconic Cube Houses, turning them into a space for focus, preparation, and connection in the days leading up to the competition. 🐼📚

🎟️ The Chinese Bridge Dutch Final is almost here! Join us on 31 May and be part of this inspiring event. Come support the participants, experience the energy of the competition, and cheer them on from the audience. Tickets are available via the link in bio.

𝗞𝗲𝘆 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗱𝘀 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝘃𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗼 🎬
鹿特丹 (Lùtèdān) — Rotterdam
伊拉斯谟大桥 (Yīlāsīmó Dàqiáo) — Erasmus Bridge
立方体房子 (lìfāngtǐ fángzi) — Cube Houses
交流 (jiāoliú) — Exchange / communication
准备 (zhǔnbèi) — To prepare

13/05/2026

🏛️ Before the Dutch final of the Chinese bridge competition… 特特 Tète Visits the Rotterdam World Museum

Right now, everything is still quiet. But soon, this space will be filled with students, stories, and supporters from across the Netherlands.
On 31 May, the Dutch final of the Chinese Bridge Competition will take place here at the World Museum Rotterdam. Participants will take the stage and share their own stories in Chinese around this year’s theme: 天下一家 — One World, One Family 🌏

🎟️ Join 特特 Tète and support the participants at the Dutch final of Chinese Bridge. Tickets are available through the link in bio.

Next time 特特 Tète will be exploring Rotterdam and the cube houses, where all the participants will stay for the weekend 🌉🐼

𝗞𝗲𝘆 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗱𝘀 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝘃𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗼 🎬
世界博物馆 (shìjiè bówùguǎn) — World Museum
决赛 (juésài) — Finals
选手 (xuǎnshǒu) — Participant
故事 (gùshi) — Story
加油 (jiāyóu) — To cheer someone on
rotterdam #汉语桥

07/05/2026

🎤 Secondary School students take the stage at the Dutch final of the Chinese Bridge Competition

This year’s Chinese bridge Dutch Final marks not only the 25th edition for college students, but also the 19th edition for secondary school students.

Both groups come together in Rotterdam for a full weekend, taking part in workshops and interactive activities where they use their Chinese outside the classroom and learn from each other, before the final on Sunday. 🌍

For many secondary school students, this is their first time speaking Chinese in front of an audience. At such a young age, it’s a unique opportunity to try something new and build confidence step by step.

✨Want to experience it yourself? Come support the students in Rotterdam at the World Museum. Tickets are available now via the link in bio.

28/04/2026

特特 Tète gives you a first look of our talent show stage!

This stage is still quiet, but not for long. On 30 May, students from across the Netherlands will take the stage with dance, music and performances for the Chinese Bridge Talent Show. Follow 特特Tète for a peek behind the scenes, before it all begins. 🎭

And on 31 May? That’s when you get to be part of it. Come and cheer these same students on at the Dutch final of the Chinese Bridge Competition, where participants share their story in Chinese at the World Museum Rotterdam. 🏆

🔗 Save your seat through the link in bio

𝗞𝗲𝘆 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗱𝘀 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝘃𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗼 🎬
汉语桥 (hànyǔ qiáo): Chinese Bridge Competition
才艺表演 (cáiyì biǎoyǎn) — Talent performance
舞台 (wǔtái) — Stage
装饰 (zhuāngshì) — Decoration
名言 (míngyán) — Famous saying
#汉语桥

22/04/2026

𝐓𝐮𝐫𝐧 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐒𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐨 𝐚 𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐟𝐮𝐥𝐥 𝐨𝐟 𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐮𝐚𝐠𝐞, 𝐝𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐦𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧. ✨

On 31 May, the Dutch Final of the Chinese Bridge Competition comes to the World Museum in Rotterdam. Students from across the Netherlands take the stage with their personal stories and show what language learning has brought them.

You don’t have to compete to be part of it. 🤝 Come and cheer on the participants, get inspired by their stories and connect with fellow language enthusiasts.

🗣️ Are you a professional or educator? Join the roundtable discussion from 11:00 to 12:30 for an in-depth on the future of Chinese language education and employability.

🔗Secure your spot and join us on 31 May through the link in our bio

#汉语桥

20/04/2026

🌸 International Chinese Language Day | 20 April 🌸“我叫张文君，我是张老师.” “My name is Zhang Wenjun. I am Teacher Zhang.”

With this simple introduction, our new Chinese language teacher Wenjun opened her first lesson with a group of students preparing for the NAHSS Summer Camp in Beijing.

Introducing yourself may seem simple. Yet in Chinese, even this first step carries deeper meaning.

When students learn Chinese names, they are not only learning sounds or characters. A name often reflects values, hopes, and direction. And the way we address one another — Zhang Laoshi — expresses respect, responsibility, and relationship.

That’s why learning Chinese is never just about language. It’s about perspective.

👉 Curious to read the full story and reflection? Visit our website via the link in bio.

Happy International Chinese Language Day.
让语言，连接世界。

Let language connect the world. 🌍

14/04/2026

✨️ Maak kennis met Donja! Donja is de winnares van de HYQ Competition 2025 voor middelbare scholieren. Ook zij is naar China geweest om Nederland te vertegenwoordigen en deelt graag haar ervaring met jullie én waarom jij zou moeten meedoen!

Tijdens haar reis heeft ze ontzettend veel geleerd en gezien waar het écht om draait: nieuwe connecties maken met mensen van over de hele wereld die dezelfde interesse in de Chinese taal en cultuur delen. Zoals Donja zelf zegt: "Doe gewoon gezellig mee!"

📽 Nieuwsgierig? Bekijk de video en laat je inspireren!
🗓 Registratie is open tot en met 15 april. We hopen je daar te zien!

✨️Meet Donja! Donja is the winner of the HYQ Competition 2025 for secondary school students. She traveled to China to represent the Netherlands and is excited to share her experience and why you should join too!

During her journey, she learned so much and discovered what really matters: building new connections with people from all over the world who share the same passion for Chinese language and culture. As Donja says herself: "Just join and have fun!"

📽 Curious? Watch the full video and get inspired!
🗓 Registration is open until April 15! We hope to see you there!

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13/04/2026

✨️Remember Brady - the winner of the HYQ Competition 2025. We introduced him in a previous post, and now he's sharing his story.

In this short video, Brady reflects on his HYQ journey and the lasting impact of the HYQ weekend and his time in China. From exploring Rotterdam's Chinatown and joining inspiring language & culture workshops to the many new friendships he built along the way ✨️🌍.

As the winner, Brady proudly represented the Netherlands at the Global Final and secured an impressive 3rd place 🙌. What an achievement!

For Brady, HYQ was truly life changing. Opening doors to new opportunities, meaningful moments, and powerful personal growth.

📽 Curious to hear his full story? Watch the video!
🗓 Registration is open until April 15, hope to see you there!

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