In order to deepen young students' understanding of multiculturalism and continuously promote the construction of the brand culture of "exploring exotic cultures and enhancing mutual learning of civilizations", on June 11, 2026, the International College successfully held the 15th International Cultural Exchange Series Event - Afghanistan Cultural Sharing Conference in Room 501 of Qizhi Building, Guangzhou Campus. This event invites international students to be the keynote speakers for the first time, marking another innovative breakthrough in the series of activities. Vice Dean Yu Bei of the International College, Ghanaian teacher Daniel Kwesi Wobil, American teacher Robert Donald Wolfe, all teachers of the Office of International Student Management in China, and more than 50 Chinese and foreign students from the International College, the School of Literature, the School of Health and Medicine, and the School of Artificial Intelligence participated in this event.
The speaker of this sharing session is Sosan Sadiqi, an Afghan international business student studying in China for the class of 2025 at the International College. She led the teachers and students present to approach the ancient and passionate land of Afghanistan through a combination of personal experience and cultural introduction.
At the beginning of the sharing session, Susan opened with interactive questions to understand the audience's understanding of Afghanistan, and then shared her original intention for choosing international business as a major. She emphasized that culture and business are inseparable, and hopes to use tea, food, and festival stories to build an emotional bridge between the audience and the audience.
In the cultural overview section, Susan introduced the population, capital, official language, and multi-ethnic and multilingual social structure of Afghanistan through detailed data. In the traditional clothing section, she showcased the "Perahan o tunban" long shirt and loose pants worn by men, the bright embroidered long skirt and headscarf worn by women, and specifically introduced the use of traditional floral embroidery "Gulkari" in wedding attire. To enhance the on-site visual experience, Susan also showcased handmade crafts such as carpets and pillows brought from Afghanistan, allowing teachers and students to have a more intuitive understanding of the common embroidery patterns and color combinations in Afghan textiles, as well as the important value of traditional handicrafts in the local area.
Dance and festivals became a major highlight of the sharing event. Susan introduced the unique style of the Afghan national dance "Attan", the Hazara folk dance "Qarsak", and the differences between traditional dances of the Uzbek and Turkmen ethnic groups through illustrated explanations and vivid video presentations. She also elaborated on Islamic festivals such as Nowruz (Persian New Year), Eid al Fitr, and Eid al Adha, depicting distinctive celebrations such as prayer, food, new clothes, family gatherings, and horseback carrying of sheep. Finally, Susan led the audience into the culinary world of Afghanistan, sharing local desserts, tea drinks, and specialty cuisine, and recommending historical and natural attractions worth visiting in Afghanistan.
In order to let teachers and students immerse themselves in the Afghan style, Susan has personally produced Afghan special food - Qabili Fried Rice and yoghurt drink (Dogh), and brought them to the scene for everyone to taste. She also provided a detailed introduction to the process of making delicious food and the required ingredients. While savoring exotic flavors, the teachers and students on site exchanged and interacted with Susan on topics such as daily customs in Afghanistan and the current situation of youth education, creating a warm and enthusiastic atmosphere.v
After the sharing session, Vice Dean Yu Bei of the International College presented Susan with a guest speaker appointment letter. The entire sharing session was rich in content and vivid in form, showcasing the warmth, diversity, and cultural depth of Afghanistan outside of the war, giving the teachers and students present a more comprehensive and three-dimensional understanding of this country.
This Afghan culture sharing meeting not only broadened the cognitive vision of teachers and students on the civilization of Central Asia, but also deepened everyone's understanding of the connotation of the "the Belt and Road" initiative. Susan's storytelling from the perspective of peers and personal experiences has brought Chinese students closer to Afghan culture, effectively promoting cultural exchange and emotional resonance between Chinese and foreign students. In the future, the International College will continue to encourage and support more international students to participate in cultural sharing activities, promote the brand building of "exploring exotic cultures and enhancing mutual learning of civilizations", and strive to create a more open, inclusive, and dynamic international campus environment, so that different civilizations can complement each other in the dialogue of the younger generation and jointly write a new chapter of beauty and sharing.
