"This journey may have been short, but it helped me find my own cultural roots. No matter where we are, the light of Chinese culture will always illuminate our path home." At the closing ceremony of the "China Roots-seeking Tour", Wang Jiacheng, a student from the "Escuela de Cultura China Dufu, España"(Du Fu Chinese Culture Schoolin Spain), spoke with heartfelt sincerity, drawing rounds of warm applause from the audience.

From July 9th to 16th, the 2025 "Family Affection for China • Chinese Root-Seeking Tour" took place in Shantou, a well-known hometown of overseas Chinese. Over 100 young people of Chinese descent from countries such as Spainand the United States embarked on a fascinating journey to explore Chinese culture and the charm of the Chaoshan area.

They visited China's toy capital Chenghai District, Shantou, for a journey of technological exploration, including interacting with robotic dogsand watching robots perform the traditional Yingge Dance. As night fell, everyone gathered at the brightly lit Laoma Palace Theaterto enjoy the performance of Chao Opera, experiencing the depth and breadth of traditional Chinese opera art. At the green field of Shantou No. 4 Middle School, a friendly football match between China and Spain kicked off, with both sides playing with passion and great endeavor.

At the closing ceremony, Wang Jiacheng recalled his experience attending the commemoration of the 80th anniversary of the victory in the Chinese People's War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist Warat Chaoyang Huaqiao Middle School. He said those historical events seemed to unfold before their eyes, making them even more aware of the value of peace.

Xi Yamu, a student from Philadelphiain the United States, remarked, "This summer camp has given warmth and shape to our once-vague image of China. When we carved our seals with our own hands, when we experienced the majestic Yingge Dance, when we worked together to fry Guo Rou, a traditional Chaoshan meat roll, our blurry impression of the Chaoshan area suddenly gained vivid details."

"We will all remember this summer trip to Shantou in 2025 and remember what this land has taught us. No matter how far we go, our roots will always remain in the Chinesemotherland." Xi Yamu said.

Source:PEARL

百名华裔青年寻根汕头，解锁潮汕新魅力！

“这趟旅程虽短，却让我找到了属于自己的文化根脉。无论我们身在何处，中华文化的光，永远照亮我们的归途。”中国寻根之旅闭幕式上，来自西班牙杜甫中华文化学校的王稼成动情发言，一番真挚的心声赢得现场掌声阵阵。

7月9日至16日，2025年“亲情中华·中国寻根之旅”在侨乡汕头举行，来自西班牙、美国等国的100多名华裔青年走进汕头，开启一场探寻中华文化与潮汕风情的奇妙之旅。

他们走进中国玩具之都汕头澄海，来一场科技探索之旅，与电子狗互动、看机器人跳英歌舞；夜幕落下，大家齐聚于灯火辉煌的老妈宫戏台，欣赏特色潮剧演出，领略到中国传统戏曲艺术的博大精深；汕头市第四中学的绿茵场上，中国——西班牙足球友谊赛激情开赛，双方球员奋力拼搏……

来自西班牙杜甫中华文化学校的王稼成在闭营仪式上表示，在潮阳华侨中学参加纪念抗日战争胜利暨世界反法西斯战争胜利80周年的活动时，那一段段历史仿佛就在眼前，让他们更加懂得和平来之不易。

来自美国费城的郗雅沐表示：“这个夏令营让我们对祖国模糊的想象突然有了温度。当我们亲手刻制了属于自己的印章，当我们亲身体验到了雄浑的英歌舞，当我们齐心协力地炸出香嫩的粿肉，我们对中国潮汕地区模糊的印象突然有了细节。”

“我们都会记得2025年夏天的汕头之旅，记得这片土地教会我们的事：走得再远，根永远在祖国。”郗雅沐说道。

文、图｜记者 蚁璐雅 实习生 沈汶芸 通讯员 汕宣
翻译｜盛嘉
英文审校｜肖凯欣