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At 25, Giulia Busnardo is living proof that passion knows no borders. The Italian language enthusiast has spent six years mastering Mandarin, bonding with friends at Rome's Confucius Institute over ink brushes and ancient poetry. \"Chinese calligraphy taught me patience—and how to fall in love with a culture,\" she says.
Last year, Giulia's journey went viral when she competed in the 'Chinese Bridge' competition—a linguistic showdown that landed her first plane ticket to China. Now back in Italy, she's become a local ambassador for cross-cultural exchange, organizing workshops that blend pasta-making tutorials with Mandarin slang sessions.
\"Every character I write connects two civilizations,\" Giulia tells us, her phone buzzing with WeChat notifications from friends in Beijing. With plans to launch a Sino-Italian youth podcast, this modern-day Marco Polo is rewriting cultural diplomacy—one emoji-filled conversation at a time.
Meet Giulia: Bridging China & Italy Through Culture 
The Italian language enthusiast has spent six years mastering Mandarin, bonding with friends at Rome's Confucius Institute over ink brushes and ancient poetry. 
\"Chinese calligraphy taught me patience—and how to fall in love with a culture,\" she says.
Now back in Italy, she's become a local ambassador for cross-cultural exchange, organizing workshops that blend pasta-making tutorials with Mandarin slang sessions. 
With plans to launch a Sino-Italian youth podcast, this modern-day Marco Polo is rewriting cultural diplomacy—one emoji-filled conversation at a time. 
Rome's Suburb Kids Kick Goals Beyond the Field 
