“舞狮太有趣了！”美国青年学生体验“湘式”民俗

Recently, a youth delegation of 20 American students from New Jersey's Young Leaders Program visited Zhangjiajie College in Hunan. They engaged in in-depth cultural exchanges centered on traditional folk activities such as the Tujia baishou dance, or hand-waving dance, as well as dragon and lion dance. The tour helped foster mutual cultural appreciation between Chinese and foreign youth.

近日，由20名美国青年学生组成的美国新泽西州青年领袖访华团到访湖南张家界学院，围绕土家摆手舞、舞龙、舞狮等传统民俗项目，开展深度文化交流，促进中外青年文化互鉴。

The first flash-mob cultural exchange kicked off on the evening of July 2. A group of faculty members and students selected from the School of Arts and the School of Physical Education gave the delegation a systematic introduction to the cultural background and key movements of traditional Chinese dance, as well as dragon and lion dance. During the practice session, the young American participants enthusiastically followed along, mimicking the demonstrations with keen interest. Through repeated practice and mutual encouragement, the foreign guests gradually found their rhythm. The atmosphere was lively and joyful, filled with alternating bursts of applause and laughter. 

7月2日晚，首场快闪交流活动启动。张家界学院艺术学院和体育学院选派师生为访华团系统讲解民族舞蹈、舞龙、舞狮文化背景与动作要领。练习环节，美国青年学生们兴致勃勃地跟着该校师生的示范认真学习。大家在反复练习和互相帮助下，渐渐跟上了音乐节奏。现场气氛热烈欢快，掌声和欢笑声此起彼伏。

The American students unanimously expressed that this exchange activity deepened their understanding and appreciation of China's traditional folk culture, allowing them to experience firsthand the country's profound culture and unique charm. They described it as an unforgettable chapter in their lives. Meanwhile, faculty members and students of Zhangjiajie College noted that the event helped strengthen cross-cultural friendships and provided valuable experience for future international cultural exchange initiatives.

美国青年学生们纷纷表示，这次交流让他们对中国的传统民俗文化有了更深刻的认识和理解，也体会到了中国文化的博大精深和独特魅力，这将是他们人生中一段难忘的经历。张家界学院的师生们也表示，通过与美国青年学生的交流，增进了彼此之间的友谊，也为学校开展国际文化交流活动积累了宝贵的经验。