Village Super League at Tsinghua: cultural exchange hub
Last weekend, Tsinghua University's East Sports Field buzzed with excitement as we celebrated a day filled with exciting football matches, cultural festivities, and mouth-watering Guizhou delicacies. Attendees experienced the vibrant energy of the Village Super League, where traditional ethnic performances and exciting football matches came together in a spectacular celebration.
Village Super League vs. Tsinghua University Football Team: Spectators enjoyed watching these teams turn up the heat in a friendly match.
Guizhou Ethnic Culture Festival: Visitors explored interactive booths featuring Rongjiang specialties, unique crafts, and traditional performances.
This vibrant culture has spread beyond China, capturing the interest of people worldwide and uniting them across different cultures and regions. International students at Tsinghua have something to say about the current popularity of rural sports culture, let’s hear them out:
Eakvixay Tran, an economics student at Tsinghua University, highlighted the dual benefits of rural sports in China: promoting local tourism and encouraging healthier lifestyles. He shared insights on cow fighting in Laos, a popular rural sport where winners receive local food and wine as prizes, similar to the Village Super League in Guizhou.
Grace, a senior in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Tsinghua University, was impressed by the Guizhou Village Super League, noting the lack of age restrictions and professional barriers and the exemption of ticket fees. The players and referees are local villagers from various professions, showcasing a true sense of community and fairness through football.
Tang Yan Joo from Malaysia and Andreea from Romania shared their perspectives on China’s rural sports culture. They emphasized how the Village Super League strengthens ties between different regions, mirroring the experiences in Romania, where townspeople gather to play football and volleyball, fostering community spirit through sports and social interaction.
By sharing their unique perspectives and experiences, these students highlight how rural sports bring communities together and foster a sense of global unity and cultural exchange.
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Writer: Grace Hii
Editors: Fang Si, Gillian Tang
Designer: Fang Si
Reviewers: Chen Ken, Lin Yuan