The trip was coordinated by the International Chanwu Federation (Hungary) Guangdong Office, which has organized similar programs since 2016. As Director Gao Fei explained, the initiative is parof a long-standing effort to deepen China-Hungary ties through youth exchange and culturaleducation. "Youth are the future. This kind of immersive experience lets the students see firsthandhow vibrant and alive Chinese culture is, especially here in Guangdong. What they learn here isn'tfrom textbooks. lt's from seeing, touching, and connecting," she said. "lt lays the bricks of longtermfriendship between the two countries."

Indeed, the students' fluency in Chinese surprised many. They sang Chinese songs, recited poems, and understood speeches without translation, bridging cultural gaps with confidence and joy. One teacher, Peter, who has practiced Shaolin Kung Fu for 18 years, shared: "This trip was so colorful, I can't describe it in one word."

With 2025 marking the 76th anniversary of China-Hungary diplomatic ties, this grassroots exchange echoes the two nations' strategic goal of deepening bilateral cultural understanding. As these young Hungarians return home, they take more than souvenirs, they carry with them memories, friendships, and a deeper bond with China.