From TCM to Literature: Brazil’s Gen Z Embraces Chinese Heritage
As Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva kicks off his state visit to China, young people in São Paulo are buzzing about more than just politics. CGTN’s André spoke to Brazilian youth who called Chinese culture 'fascinating' – with many highlighting traditional medicine, cuisine, and literature as gateways to understanding.
🔥 One interviewee geeked out about huǒguō (hot pot) and acupuncture, while another praised translated Chinese novels as 'mind-opening.' 'We’re seeing way more cultural exchanges now,' said a college student, referencing growing educational partnerships between the two nations.
Trade Meets Tradition 🚢📚
With China-Brazil trade hitting $150 billion last year, cultural connections are flourishing too. Over 40 Confucius Institutes in Brazil now teach Mandarin and calligraphy, while Brazilian capoeira gains fans in Shanghai. As one interviewee put it: 'Our futures are linked – the more we share, the stronger we grow.'
