The Tenth Anniversary of Confucius Institute at the University of Latvia

Confucius Institute at the University of Latvia (CIUL), officially inaugurated in 2011, celebrates ten years since its establishment. With the guidance and care of Hanban/Confucius Institute Headquarters, University of Latvia and South China Normal University, CIUL has seen vigorous development and brought about notable achievements.To date, CIUL has opened Chinese Programme at CIUL Headquarters (University of Latvia Academic Library), Confucius Classroom at Riga Culture Secondary School, Confucius Classroom at Daugavpils University, Confucius Classroom at Rezekne Academy of Technologies, Confucius Classroom at Riga Secondary School No. 34, Confucius Classroom at Riga Technical University, Chinese Programme at Transport and Telecommunication Institute, Chinese Programme at Latvia University of Life Sciences and Technologies, Chinese Programme at Jelgava Spīdola Gymnasium, Chinese Programme at Latvian Academy of Culture, Chinese Programme at Montessori School “Pētnieki”, Chinese Programme at Ventspils University of Applied Sciences, Chinese Programme at Liepaja University, Chinese Programme at Krāslava State Gymnasium, Chinese Programme at Jēkabpils State Gymnasium, Chinese Programme at Jaunmārupe Primary School, Chinese Programme at Riga Daugavgrīva Secondary School, Chinese Programme at Riga Secondary School No. 64. In addition, CIUL cooperates with Chinese Programme of Department of Asian Studies at the University of Latvia Faculty of Humanities by providing Chinese teachers and organising various activities. CIUL collaborates with the Embassy of China in supporting Chinese teachers and Chinese Programme activities at Vidzeme University of Applied Sciences, Smiltene Secondary School and Latvian Sports Wushu Federation (Riga Wushu Kungfu Sports School). This volume introduces and illustrates the overall cooperation and the major events at each teaching venue, reviewing the achievements to date and serving as a departure point for future aspirations.