The Confucius Institute at University of Cape Coast organized a public lecture on November 24, on the theme: "Historical Review and Prospects of China-Africa Friendship.", delivered by Prof. Yi Yongqing of Hunan City University, China. This lecture follows his earlier lecture on November 15 on the same campus on the theme: "The Rise of China and Opportunities in Africa,"

 At this lecture, the Professor expressed his profound gratitude to the historic friendly relationship that existed between China and Africa, and the beautiful vision of China-Africa friendship. The lecture was attended by more than 200 teachers and students from University of Cape Coast and its surrounding communities and sister institutions. Also in attendance was Prof. Hu Liangcai, the China Director of Confucius Institute at University of Cape Coast and Professor Shi Feng from Hunan University of Engineering.

In the warm applause of teachers and students at University of Cape Coast, Professor Yi Yongqing started his interactive activities with the students and asked whether they knew China or had been to China, which shortened the distance from the students. As part of his presentation, Prof. Yi introduced some historical pictures such as the cooking vessel Simuwu cauldron and Oracle bone inscriptions unearthed in Shang dynasty, and other natural scenery pictures like Zhangjiajie and Jiuzhaigou to the audience which helped attract greater interest of the gathering.

Professor Yi pointed out that the bilateral relationship between China and Africa has a long history through the Silk Road and Maritime Silk Road, culminating in the Ming Dynasty when Zheng He led his voyage to the western sea. In modern times, China and Africa have successively suffered the aggression of the Western colonies and supported each other during their struggle for national independence. Professor Yi commended the recent Vice President of Ghana and the First Lady's visit to China and believed that as the Sino-Ghanaian relations get better and better, it will also become a model for cooperation between China and African countries. Lastly, Professor Yi also expressed his expectations of Ghanaian students and encouraged them to take advantage of Confucius Institute outreach programme to learn Chinese at Confucius Institute at University of Cape Coast and make their own contributions to the friendship between China and Africa.

    Up to now, the Confucius Institute at University of Cape Coast has hosted five large public lectures this year, covering the Chinese economy, Chinese culture, and Chinese history to audience numbering more than 1,000.

 

海岸角大学孔子学院举办“中非友好的历史回顾与前景展望”讲座

（易永卿教授在做讲座）[/caption]加纳当地时间11月24日，海岸角大学孔子学院继易永卿教授“中国崛起与非洲机遇”的讲座后，迎来了其系列讲座的姊妹篇“中非友好的历史回顾与前景展望”。来自中国湖南城市学院的易永卿教授为海岸角大学200余名师生深情并茂地讲述了中非友好交往的历史及中非友谊的美好愿景。海岸角大学孔子学院中方院长胡亮才教授、湖南工程学院石峰博士也出席了讲座。

在海岸角大学师生们热烈的掌声中，易永卿教授开场就与学生互动，询问是否了解中国，是否去过中国，一下子拉近了与学生的距离。接着易教授又为学生们展示了商代司母戊鼎、甲骨文等历史图片以及张家界、九寨沟等自然风光图片，学生对中国灿烂的历史文化以及自然风光表现出了极大的兴趣。关于中非交往历史，易教授通过解释丝绸之路和海上丝绸之路指出中非交往历史悠久，在明朝郑和下西洋时达到巅峰。在近代，中非先后遭遇西方殖民侵略，并在争取民族独立过程中，相互扶持。回顾历史是为了更好地展望未来。随后，易教授结合近期加纳副总统以及加纳第一夫人访华的事件，阐述了中加关系的历史和现实意义，相信中加关系会越来越好，中加关系可成为中国和非洲其他国家合作的典范。

最后易教授表达了自己对加纳学生的期望，鼓励学生珍惜在海岸角大学孔子学院学习汉语的机会，为中非友谊做出自己的贡献。

截至目前，海岸角大学孔子学院今年已经举办过五次大型讲座，内容涉及中国城市、中国经济、中国文化、中国历史，聆听讲座人数达到1000多人次