China–Ghana in Harmony :First Anniversary of Confucius Institute University of Cape Coast (CIUCC).
On 2nd June, 2017, CIUCC celebrated its maiden anniversary at the University of Cape Coast’s Main Auditorium. The programme was attended by the rank and file of the University community. In attendance were some dignitaries which included the Central Regional Minister, the Chinese Ambassador to Ghana, the Deputy Regional Commander of Police , a delegation from the Immigration , Pro Vice Chancellor of the University of Cape Coast and the Provost of the College of Humanities and Legal Studies.
The event commenced with the singing of both the Chinese and Ghanaian National Anthems at 9:30am prompt .
Professor Hu Liangcai the Chinese director of CIUCC made a PPT presentation on CIUCC’s one year achievements. As a bridge between China and Ghana, CIUCC has been active and Successful in Chinese teaching, offering variety of Chinese courses including Chinese liberal Course, Outreach course, Chinese tourism classes, Chinese technical and arts courses to over 1,000 registered students. Besides this, CIUCC’s effort in promoting Chinese cultural experience through various means including organizing Spring Festival activity, Chinese food experience, Chinese traditional Clothing show and some other series of Chinese cultural activities with as many as 2000 participants has been an initial achievement. The establishment of the new Chinese Language Teaching Centers has improved the popularity of the Confucius Institute in local communities of Cape Coast. Now, the Chinese learners in our Confucius Institute cut across different social levels such as government officials, teachers, businessmen, and students from primary, secondary school and university. Undoubtedly , Confucius Institute has been the important platform for the local people to learn Chinese and understand Chinese culture. The presentation showcased the establishment of CI centers in both the University Primary and University Senior High Schools. The presentation also touched on the Confucius Institutes Conference in Zambia which was attended by both Prof. Hu and Prof. Opoku Agyemang.
The Central Regional Minister after the presentation gave a speech. He stressed on the cordial relationship Ghana has enjoyed with China .He also mentioned the importance of Confucius’ teachings and also Ghanaians assimilating some of Confucius’ teachings in our everyday lives. He also wished Confucius Institute Cape Coast well on the joyous occasion.
(Mr. Kwamena Duncan, Central Regional Minister）
Prof Opoku Agyemang also read a speech on the importance of the Confucius Institutes worldwide.He spoke about how important Chinese language has become in all of Africa and also how some countries have inculcated Chinese language in the mainstream educational curriculum.
On behalf of the Vice Chancellor of University of Cape Coast the Pro Vice Chancellor read a speech. He also pressed on the importance of learning Chinese language. He also advised the Confucius Institute Cape Coast to extend its teaching to the security institutions and judicial arms of government . He mentioned that it will be very beneficial if Confucius Institute Centers are established in these institutions.
Finally, the Chinese Ambassador to Ghana had the floor. Her speech mirrored all the other speeches given by the other speakers. She said the Confucius Institutes are popular all over the world because the centers act as an educational tool and environment that is used in the spreading of Chinese language and culture. She also stated that the institute was continuing the widespread teaching of Confucius’ ideology and was now funded by the Chinese government. She also wished the Confucius Institute Cape Coast well and hoped that it grows from strength to strength.
(Her Excellency Ms. BaoHong Sun Chinese Ambassador to Ghana)
After some wonderful Chinese cultural performances, Prof. Dora AduBoahene the Provost of the College of Humanities and Legal studies gave the closing remarks of the ceremony. She said not only students should be taught the Chinese language but the University staff also need to be taught. She thanked all the invited dignitaries for coming and lauded the efforts of Confucius Institute Cape Coast on its maiden anniversary.
(Prof. Dora AduBoahene. Provost College of Humanities and Legal Studies)
(A musical performance by students of Confucius Institute Cape Coast.《我和我的祖国》）
(Kung-Fu being performed by students of University Primary School）
( Fashion show by staff of CIUCC: A display of both Ghanaian and Chinese clothing）
(Invited Guests seated at anniversary celebrations）
中加友好——加纳海岸角大学孔子学院举办一周年庆典
2017年6月2日，海岸角大学孔子学院成立一周年庆典活动在海岸角大学大礼堂成功举办。在国家汉办、中国驻加纳大使馆、海岸角大学和湖南城市学院（中方合作共建孔院院校）的大力支持下，海岸角大学孔子学院在这一年中取得了令人欣慰的成就。中国驻加纳大使馆大使孙保红女士、加纳中部省省长夸美纳·邓肯先生、海岸角大学副校长出席了此次庆典，海岸角大学及周边中小学七百余名教职工及学生参加了此次庆典。
庆典活动开始，中方院长胡亮才教授对这一年来国家汉办、中国驻加纳大使馆、海岸角大学以及湖南城市学院等的大力支持表达了诚挚的感谢，对海岸角大学孔子学院近一年的成果进行了简单的介绍：作为中加友谊的桥梁，海岸角大学孔子学院积极开展汉语教学，开设的课程有中文选修学分课、中文拓展课程、移民局汉语班、旅游汉语班以及中华才艺课程，海岸角大学汉语本科专业即将正式开设，注册学习的人数已有1000人以上。同时参加中国各种文化体验活动及中文俱乐部的人数已有2000人以上。新汉语教学点的开设提高了孔子学院在当地的知名度。慕名前来学习汉语和了解孔子学院项目的人员涵盖政府官员、大学教师、中小学教师、企业机构人员、大中小学生等不同社会层级。海岸角大学孔子学院已经成为当地民众学习汉语，了解中国文化的重要平台。
中国驻加纳大使馆大使孙保红女士表达了对海岸角大学孔子学院全体工作人员努力工作的肯定。同时，她也表示：“孔子学院之所以在国际社会中享誉盛名，源自于中华传统文化的魅力，而孔子学院是一个学习中文以及中国传统文化最好的平台。”
（加纳驻中国大使馆大使孙保红女士致辞）
加纳中部省省长夸美纳·邓肯表示：“在我小时候就听说了孔子，从老师那了解到了孔子及其思想，并对其深有感悟。海岸角大学孔子学院在教育方面扮演着非常重要的角色，也非常感谢中方院长胡亮才教授及加方院长奥波库·阿杰曼教授为此付出的努力，希望加纳海岸角大学孔子学院取得更加辉煌的成就。”
(加纳中部省省长夸美纳·邓肯发表演讲）
海岸角大学孔子学院汉语教师与海岸角大学孔子学院学生为到场嘉宾及观众呈现了一台精彩纷呈的表演。节目有诗朗诵《水调歌头》、中国-加纳传统服饰秀、中国功夫秀等。中国-加纳传统服饰秀将活动气氛推向了高潮，向观众展示了中加两国传统服饰的魅力，使观众陶醉其中。
（海岸角大学孔院师生共同演唱《我和我的祖国》）
（海岸角大学孔院汉语教师与海岸角附属小学学生表演中国功夫秀）
（海岸角大学孔院师生共演中加服饰秀）
（庆典活动现场）