[Faculty Highlight] Professor Mengyang Jia Hosts 2026 International Chinese Language Day Event in Seoul
AuthorFaculty of Sciences and HumanitiesREG_DATE2026.04.10Hits39
On April 10, the “2026 International Chinese Language Day – Chinese: Illuminating Colorful Dreams” event was held at the Seoul Chinese Cultural Center. Jointly organized by the China–Korea Studies Association and China Southern Airlines Korea Marketing Center. Professor Mengyang Jia participated in the event and served as the host.
Over 400 participants from government, academia, education, and cultural sectors in China and South Korea attended. Through lectures, exhibitions, and performances, the event highlighted the achievements of Chinese language education and the cultural significance of Chinese characters.
International Chinese Language Day, also known as UN Chinese Language Day, is observed around Grain Rain (Guyu), one of the 24 traditional solar terms, which falls around April 20 each year. The day originates from the legend of Cangjie, the creator of Chinese characters. Today, it has evolved from commemorating linguistic origins to fostering global connections, becoming an important platform for international cultural and linguistic exchange.
The event received wide media coverage from major Chinese and Korean outlets, further demonstrating the growing global influence of the Chinese language and culture.