Chinese Language Day marked in Rio de Janeiro

A teacher from the Confucius Institute of Pontifical Catholic University of Rio de Janeiro performs the guzheng, a traditional Chinese musical instrument, during an event marking the United Nations Chinese Language Day in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on April 18, 2024. The Pontifical Catholic University of Rio de Janeiro in Brazil hosted the event on Thursday, attracting a large number of spectators to experience the Chinese culture. (Xinhua/Wang Tiancong)

A Brazilian student thumbs through a set of Chinese character flashcards during an event marking the United Nations Chinese Language Day in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on April 18, 2024. The Pontifical Catholic University of Rio de Janeiro in Brazil hosted the event on Thursday, attracting a large number of spectators to experience the Chinese culture. (Xinhua/Wang Tiancong)

Brazilian students visit a Chinese calligraphy exhibition during an event marking the United Nations Chinese Language Day in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on April 18, 2024. The Pontifical Catholic University of Rio de Janeiro in Brazil hosted the event on Thursday, attracting a large number of spectators to experience the Chinese culture. (Xinhua/Wang Tiancong)

Brazilian students pose for photos with Chinese tea set during an event marking the United Nations Chinese Language Day in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on April 18, 2024. The Pontifical Catholic University of Rio de Janeiro in Brazil hosted the event on Thursday, attracting a large number of spectators to experience the Chinese culture. (Xinhua/Wang Tiancong)

A man experiences traditional Chinese medicine treatment during an event marking the United Nations Chinese Language Day in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on April 18, 2024. The Pontifical Catholic University of Rio de Janeiro in Brazil hosted the event on Thursday, attracting a large number of spectators to experience the Chinese culture. (Xinhua/Wang Tiancong)

A Brazilian student choir performs during an event marking the United Nations Chinese Language Day in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on April 18, 2024. The Pontifical Catholic University of Rio de Janeiro in Brazil hosted the event on Thursday, attracting a large number of spectators to experience the Chinese culture. (Xinhua/Wang Tiancong)

Brazilian students taste Chinese tea during an event marking the United Nations Chinese Language Day in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on April 18, 2024. The Pontifical Catholic University of Rio de Janeiro in Brazil hosted the event on Thursday, attracting a large number of spectators to experience the Chinese culture. (Xinhua/Wang Tiancong)

A woman experiences traditional Chinese medicine treatment during an event marking the United Nations Chinese Language Day in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on April 18, 2024. The Pontifical Catholic University of Rio de Janeiro in Brazil hosted the event on Thursday, attracting a large number of spectators to experience the Chinese culture. (Xinhua/Wang Tiancong)

A Brazilian student (L) tries her hands on a traditional Chinese instrument during an event marking the United Nations Chinese Language Day in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on April 18, 2024. The Pontifical Catholic University of Rio de Janeiro in Brazil hosted the event on Thursday, attracting a large number of spectators to experience the Chinese culture. (Xinhua/Wang Tiancong)