Sailing the Vast Africa Continent on a Cultural Vessel: My Thirty Years in Zimbabwe 以文化为舟，行非洲万里：我的津巴三十年

Introduction开场介绍 Good morning,everyone!

It's a great pleasure to see you all again.First of all,welcome to the first lecture of the Footsteps Between China and Africa series,which will be followed by training for Confucius Institute teachers.

大家早上好。很高兴再次见到各位。欢迎莅临"行走于中非之间"系列讲座第一讲，以及随后的孔 子学院教师培训。

As you may know,each training session will be divided into two parts from today onwards:a keynote lecture and training on Chinese proficiency and teaching skills.While helping you improve your Chinese language ability and teaching skills,we also hope to share with you the achievements and experiences in China-Zimbabwe exchanges to date.

正如你们所知，今天开始，我们每次的教师培训都将包含讲座和中文水平和教学技能培训两部 分。这意味着，我们不仅专注大家的中文水平和教学技能的提升，我们也希望跟大家分享目前为 止中津交流方面的成果和经验。

We believe that education acts as a bridge connecting different cultures and hearts.Through this bridge, we can learn from each other and achieve common progress.I hope everyone will participate actively and share your insights.May this training become an important milestone in your professional development.

我们相信，通过教育对不同的文化与心灵的连接，我们能够共享彼此学习和共同进步的过程。希 望大家在讲座和培训中踊跃发言、分享心得，让这次培训成为我们专业成长道路上的重要一站。

Today,it's my great honor to introduce our speaker,Mr.Zhao Ke,President of the China-Zimbabwe Exchange Centre and one of the founders of the Zimbabwe Chinese Business Association and the Zimbabwe Chinese Federation.Since 1996,he has been deeply rooted in Zimbabwe for nearly three decades,using culture as a vessel to build bridges of friendship between China and Africa.He founded

the Zimbabwe Dream Show, established the China-Zimbabwe Friendship Scholarship,and promoted the Zimbabwe youth art troupe's tour to China.He has consistently upheld his original aspiration of serving as "a bridge,messenger,and volunteer of friendship between the two peoples."

今天我们很荣幸邀请到中津交流中心主席、津巴布韦华商会与华联总会创始人之一的赵科先生来 做今天的讲座。1996年至今，他在津巴布韦深耕近三十年，以文化为舟，架设中非友谊之桥。他 创办“津巴布韦梦想秀”、设立“中津友谊奖学金”、推动津巴布韦青年艺术团访华巡演，始终 践行着“做两国人民友谊的桥梁、使者、志愿者”的初心。

Now,let us welcome Mr.Zhao Ke to share with us "Sailing the Vast Africa Continent on a Cultural Vessel:My Thirty Years in Zimbabwe."

下面有请赵科先生为我们分享"以文化为舟，行非洲万里：我的津巴三十年"。

Three Core Values of Chinese Culture

中国文化的三个核心价值观

Thank you,Prof Li.Your generous introduction makes me a little nervous with so many titles.But the title I hope to earn most is "Cultural Ambassador for China and Zimbabwe,or China and Africa".That is what I truly wish to be.

谢谢李老师的介绍。这么多头衔，让我有些紧张。我最希望获得的头衔其实是“中津文化大使” 或“中非文化大使”。这才是我真正的愿望。

Before I start,I'd like to say this is not exactly a formal lecture,but more of a sharing session.I want to talk about three core concepts of Chinese culture.

在开始之前，我想说这并非一场正式的讲座，而更像是一次分享会。我想谈谈中国文化的三个核 心理念。

Since many of you are teachers of Chinese,I'd also love to hear your perspectives on China.If you ask me about the power of native culture,I can share my ideas,but first,let's talk about your understanding of China.

既然在座的各位都是中文教师，我也很想听听你们对中国的看法。如果你们问我本土文化的力 量，我可以分享我的想法，但首先，让我们谈谈你们对中国的理解。

I think one key idea to understand China is harmony between heaven,earth and humanity---it means people,nature and all living things live in harmony with one another.Let me sum up three core values: respect for family,respect for elders,and integrity.Integrity is extremely important;it means being trustworthy.Interestingly,these three values are also the core of Zimbabwe culture.People in Zimbabwe hold the same beliefs.

在我看来，理解中国的一个关键理念，是天人合一—即人、自然与万物和谐共生。我总结有三 个核心价值观：尊老爱幼、敬老尊贤、诚实守信。诚信尤为重要，意味着值得信赖。有趣的是， 这三个价值观也是津巴布韦文化的核心。津巴布韦人民同样秉持这些信念。

When I visit the Balancing Rocks Park in Zimbabwe,I see profound meaning behind those stacked stones.Many Chinese may think the rocks were piled up manually,but they are naturally formed.This

represents balance.In my view,nature has shaped Zimbabwe's culture in this way.People here strive to maintain balance and harmony in allaspects of life.

当我参观津巴布韦的平衡石公园时，我看到那些堆叠的石头背后蕴含着深刻的意义。许多中国人 可能认为这些石头是人工堆砌的，但它们是自然形成的。这代表着平衡。在我看来，大自然以这 种方式塑造了津巴布韦的文化。这里的人们努力在生活的各个方面保持平衡与和谐。

This spirit of harmony runs through political exchanges and economic cooperation.Zimbabwe is also an inclusive society,and integrity underpins mutual trust.The Chinese people are friendly,and we are glad to see Zimbabwe embracing new development opportunities,especially in tourism.The potential for cooperation across the region is truly remarkable.

这种和谐精神贯穿于政治交流与经济合作之中。津巴布韦也是一个包容的社会，诚信是互信的基 石。中国人民友好善良，我们很高兴看到津巴布韦拥抱新的发展机遇，尤其是在旅游业方面。整 个地区的合作潜力确实令人瞩目。

I also deeply feel the power of family culture in China.Chinese people maintain close ties with cousins and extended relatives from all over the country.If someone loses a sibling,they will immediately take responsibility for supporting their sibling's family.When I worked in Maputo,I met a 25-year-old young man who said he needed to pay for his son's high school tuition.I was confused and asked how his son could already be 18 years old.He explained that the boy was actually his sister's son.This is exactly the embodiment of traditional family values.

我也深深感受到中国家庭文化的力量。中国人与全国各地的表亲和远亲保持着密切联系。如果有 人失去了兄弟姐妹，他们会立即承担起照顾其家庭的责任。当我在马普托工作时，我遇到一位25 岁的年轻人，他说他需要支付儿子的高中学费。我很困惑，问他儿子怎么可能已经18岁了。他解 释说，那个男孩实际上是他姐姐的儿子。这正是传统家庭价值观的体现。

In short,the family values cherished by Chinese people and Zimbabweans are largely the same.We all cherish the gifts that nature brings us.

简而言之，中国人和津巴布韦人所珍视的家庭价值观在很大程度上是相同的。我们都珍视大自然 赐予我们的礼物。

Arrival in Zimbabwe初到津巴布韦

As Prof Li mentioned,I arrived in Zimbabwe on October 1st,1996---China's National Day.I traveled a long way by plane and even celebrated two National Days in one day.It is an unforgettable experience in my life.

正如李老师提到的，我于1996年10月1日中国的国庆节期间抵达津巴布韦。我长途飞行，甚至一 天庆祝了两个国庆节。这是我终身难忘的经历。

Thirty years ago,I was 28,a young man.Now I am 58.These three decades have changed me a lot:my artistic pursuits,my mindset,my skills,and even my name.When I first came here,my English teacher gave me the English name "Si". My Chinese given name is "Ke",which means "scientist"in Chinese. My parents hoped I would grow up to be a scientist,but they never imagined I would travel across oceans to settle in Africa.

三十年前，我28岁，还是个年轻人。现在我58岁了。这三十年改变了我很多：我的艺术追求、我 的心态、我的技能，甚至我的名字。我刚来时，我的英语老师给我起了英文名"Si"。我的中文名 是“科”,在中文里意为“科学家”。我父母希望我长大后成为科学家，但他们从未想过我会远 渡重洋定居非洲。

Later,I gave myself a shorter nickname,which is well-known among local people.Some people even posted my photos on social media,joking that Chinese people do not want to return home and even change their names.This two-word nickname is like my personal totem.

后来，我给自己起了一个更短的昵称，在当地人中广为人知。有些人甚至在社交媒体上发布我的 照片，开玩笑说中国人不想回家，甚至改了名字。这个两字昵称就像我的个人图腾。

Totems also exist in Chinese culture.China has the Chinese Zodiac,with twelve animals representing people born in different years.I was born in the Year of the Monkey,so monkey is also part of my identity.My surname Zhao ranks among the most common surnames in China.I also use the name "Zivanayi",which I created myself.It means "we know and understand each other"---to me,this is a perfect name that embodies cultural communication.

图腾在中国文化中也存在。中国有十二生肖，十二种动物代表不同年份出生的人。我出生于猴 年，所以猴子也是我身份的一部分。我的姓氏赵在中国是最常见的姓氏之一。我还使用自己创造 的名字"Zivanayi" 。它的意思是“我们彼此了解、相互理解”——对我来说，这是一个完美体现 文化交流的名字。

Today,I want to share my thirty years of experience in Africa,especially in Zimbabwe.To be honest,I feel a bit nervous talking to all of you teachers.Although I dreamed of becoming a teacher back in high school,I did not prepare my speech strictly according to the PPT,so my sharing may differ from the slides.

今天，我想分享我在非洲，特别是在津巴布韦三十年的经历。说实话，面对各位老师我有点紧 张。虽然我高中时梦想成为一名教师。我不会严格按照PPT演讲，所以我的分享可能与幻灯片有 所不同。

What I am going to talk about is closely related to all of you Confucius Institute teachers.We are engaged in cross-cultural research and communication,which is an essential way to connect different nations.

我要讲的内容与在座的各位孔子学院教师密切相关。我们从事跨文化研究与交流，这是连接不同 民族的重要方式。

Why I Chose Africa扎根非洲的缘由

Let me start with my personal story:why did I come to Zimbabwe?

让我从我的个人故事开始：我为什么来到津巴布韦?

I was born in 1968.I witnessed China's economic reform starting in the 1980s.During that period,China began to revive traditional culture along with economic development.A popular writer sparked my interest in Africa when I was stillin high school.

我出生于1968年。我见证了1980年代开始的中国经济改革。在那个时期，中国随着经济发展开始 复兴传统文化。一位当红作家在我高中时激发了我对非洲的兴趣。

Almost every Chinese person knows San Mao,a famous novelist.She married a husband of Portuguese and Spanish descent,lived in Taiwan,and traveled extensively across Africa,especially the Sahara Desert and countries like Mauritania.After reading her books about Africa,I made up my mind that Africa was a continent I had to visit in my life.

几乎每个中国人都知道三毛， 一位著名小说家。她嫁给了一位葡萄牙和西班牙混血丈夫，生活在 台湾，并广泛游历非洲，特别是撒哈拉沙漠和毛里塔尼亚等国家。读了她的非洲游记后，我下定 决心，非洲是我一生中必须前往的大陆。

I got my chance in 1996.My brother-in-law worked for a Chinese state-owned enterprise in Zimbabwe, and he invited me here for a holiday.China's National Day holiday lasted three days,and I took another three days off,making a six-day trip in total.

1996年，我得到了机会。我的姐夫在津巴布韦一家中国国有企业工作，他邀请我来这里度假。中 国的国庆节假期有三天，我又请了三天假，总共六天的行程。

When I landed in Zimbabwe on October 1st,1996,jacarandas were in full bloom.The scenery was breathtaking,just like paradise.Back then,climate change was not as severe as it is today,and the environment was wonderful.The land reform had not yet started.There were many local white residents and people of Indian descent,while only about 200 Chinese people lived here at that time.

当我于1996年10月1日降落在津巴布韦时，蓝花楹盛开。景色令人叹为观止，宛如天堂。当时， 气候变化还没有今天这么严重，环境非常美好。土地改革尚未开始。有许多当地白人和印度裔居 民，而那时只有大约200名中国人住在这里。

I was deeply attracted by this diverse cultural environment.From the very first hour I set foot on Zimbabwe's land,I decided to stay here.

我被这种多元文化环境深深吸引。从我踏上津巴布韦土地的第一小时起，我就决定留在这里。

Early Days in Zimbabwe早年生活点滴

I lived on King George Road in Avondale,which is now a food court.I shared an apartment with my brother-in-law.Nearby stood Avondale Shopping Centre and the George Hotel,which had karaoke bars and live music performances every weekend.The hotel closed down around 2003 or 2004 and was later rebuilt into office buildings.

我住在阿文代尔的乔治国王路，现在那里是美食广场。我和姐夫合租一套公寓。附近是阿文代尔 购物中心和乔治酒店，那里每周末都有卡拉OK酒吧和现场音乐表演。酒店大约在2003或2004年 关闭，后来改建为办公楼。

I loved going to the Italian ice cream shop in Avondale Shopping Centre,and I often visited the George Hotel.I still remember the leader of a local band named Brian.Thirty years ago,there were only around 200 Chinese people in Zimbabwe,so we were as rare as giant pandas.Locals would greet us warmly and call us "pandas".They were used to seeing white people and people from India,so they treated Chinese people with great kindness.

我喜欢去阿文代尔购物中心的意大利冰淇淋店，也经常光顾乔治酒店。我还记得当地一支乐队的 领队布莱恩。三十年前，津巴布韦只有大约200名中国人，所以我们就像大熊猫一样稀有。当地 人会热情地问候我们，叫我们“熊猫”。他们习惯看到白人和印度人，对中国人也非常友善。

The local police were also very friendly to us.They saluted Chinese people and spoke highly of Chairman Mao and Premier Zhou Enlai,sharing many stories about China.I often interacted with the band members at the hotel.On weekends,I went to their cottages,where they taught me to play African drums.That was my first experience of Africa's rich multiculturalism.

当地警察对我们也非常友好。他们向中国人敬礼，高度赞扬毛主席和周恩来总理，分享许多关于 中国的故事。我经常与酒店乐队成员互动。周末，我去他们的小屋，他们教我打非洲鼓。那是我 第一次体验非洲丰富的多元文化。

I spent nearly every weekend sitting by the window of the ice cream shop,reading books about Africa and culture,and making new friends.I fell in love with Africa from those early days.

我几乎每个周末都坐在冰淇淋店的窗边，阅读关于非洲和非洲文化的书籍，结交新朋友。从那时 起，我就爱上了非洲。

Cultural Immersion:Understanding and Integration

文化深耕：理解与共融

We always say that culture is the key to understanding a nation or a continent.I have always told diplomats and overseas Chinese that for Chinese people coming to Zimbabwe and Africa,culture should come first,followed by economic cooperation.Nowadays,however,many people put the economy ahead of culture,which is putting the cart before the horse.

我们常说，文化是了解一个国家或一个大陆的关键。我一直告诉外交官和海外华人，对于来到津 巴布韦和非洲的中国人来说，文化应该优先于经济合作。然而，现在很多人把经济放在文化前 面，这是本末倒置。

Over thirty years in Zimbabwe,I have gained a deep understanding of local culture.As we discussed earlier,three core words summarize Zimbabwean culture:harmony,inclusiveness and respect.

在津巴布韦的三十年里，我对当地文化有了深刻理解。正如我们之前讨论的，三个核心词概括了 津巴布韦文化：和谐、包容与尊重。

In my early years here,I was not fully occupied with work.On weekends and holidays,I often traveled to rural areas.Those villages had no electricity or running water.I slept on floors paved with cow dung, listening to elderly locals tell traditional stories of Zimbabwe.Lying in the fields and looking up at the sky,I learned countless things from the local people.

在我早年在这里的时候，工作并不繁忙。周末和节假日，我经常去农村地区。那些村庄没有电， 也没有自来水。我睡在铺着牛粪的地板上，听当地老人讲述津巴布韦的传统故事。躺在田野里仰 望天空，我从当地人那里学到了无数东西。

Zimbabwe's culture is unique.With nearly 200 years of British colonial history,local traditions have blended with British culture,forming a diverse multicultural society.This is quite different from China, where we have maintained our traditional culture more completely.

津巴布韦的文化是独特的。经过近200年的英国殖民历史，当地传统与英国文化融合，形成了多 元文化社会。这与中国相当不同，中国更完整地保持了传统文化。

I have great respect for Zimbabwe's family culture.Chinese people sometimes joke when they hear local customs:"Why do you keep attending funerals?Didn't you lose one of your parents just last month?"

我非常尊重津巴布韦的家庭文化。中国人有时听到当地习俗会开玩笑：“你们怎么总在参加葬 礼?上个月不是刚失去一位父母吗?”

In China,we have complicated kinship titles for uncles,aunts and cousins.Even my daughter struggles to tell apart different senior relatives.But in Zimbabwe,people call all elder female relatives "mother"and all elder male relatives "father".Younger relatives are addressed as "son"or "daughter".This cultural difference often causes misunderstandings between Chinese and Zimbabweans.

在中国，我们对叔叔、阿姨和堂表兄弟姐妹有复杂的亲属称谓。连我女儿都难以区分不同的长 辈。但在津巴布韦，人们称所有年长的女性亲属为"母亲",所有年长的男性亲属为"父亲"。年幼 的亲属则被称为"儿子"或"女儿"。这种文化差异常常导致中国人和津巴布韦人之间的误解。

Learning about this custom helped me understand Zimbabwe's family and community culture.Cross- cultural communication requires such understanding,because culture is the foundation of cooperation between two nations.Without cultural mutual understanding,many forms of cooperation cannot run smoothly.

了解这一习俗帮助我理解了津巴布韦的家庭和社区文化。跨文化交流需要这样的理解，因为文化 是两国合作的基础。没有文化上的相互理解，许多合作都无法顺利进行。

Many Chinese company owners complain that their local employees refuse to work on weekends, especially Sundays,to go to church.This is also a cultural and religious difference.Some Chinese people believe in Buddhism and other religions,while I myself converted to Christianity in 2015.

许多中国公司老板抱怨当地员工拒绝在周末工作，尤其是周日，因为他们要去教堂。这也是文化 和宗教差异。有些中国人信仰佛教和其他宗教，而我自己在2015年皈依了基督教。

According to Christian beliefs,Sunday is the Lord's Day,a day for worship.Local employees will not work on Sundays even for overtime pay,not because they are lazy,but because of their faith.I always advise Chinese employers to respect this tradition and let employees attend church.

根据基督教信仰，周日是主日，是敬拜的日子。当地员工即使给加班费也不会在周日工作，不是 因为他们懒惰，而是因为他们的信仰。我总是建议中国雇主尊重这一传统，让员工去教堂参加礼 拜。

Funeral customs are another obvious difference.Traditionally,Zimbabwean funerals can last up to a month.Relatives carry the deceased's body to visit the homes ofall immediate family members.Locals believe that skipping a relative's funeral will bring bad luck to oneself and future generations.I once had a strong employee who suddenly fell ill.Later I learned he was unwell because he had not attended his aunt's funeral.

丧葬习俗是另一个明显的差异。传统上，津巴布韦的葬礼可以长达一个月。亲属会抬着逝者的遗 体拜访所有直系亲属的家。当地人认为，不参加亲属的葬礼会给自己和后代带来厄运。我曾经有 一位很能干的员工突然病倒了。后来我了解到他身体不适是因为他没有参加他姨妈的葬礼。

In China,we also have some traditional beliefs that cannot be fully explained by science,but our funeral customs are different.We can hold rituals and pray at home instead of attending every funeral in person. These cultural differences must be recognized and respected.

在中国，我们也有一些传统信仰无法用科学完全解释，但我们的丧葬习俗不同。我们可以在家举 行仪式和祈祷，而不必亲自参加每一场葬礼。这些文化差异必须被认识和尊重。

The world is a global village.Zimbabwe has a population of about 12 to 13 million,while China has 1.4 billion.Many Zimbabweans choose to work and live in South Africa,the UK and other countries for a

better life.People have the basic human right to move freely across borders.What truly matters is not the number of immigrants,but what they contribute to the local community.

世界是一个地球村。津巴布韦人口约1200至1300万，而中国有14亿。许多津巴布韦人选择到南 非、英国和其他国家工作和生活，以寻求更好的生活。人们有自由跨越国界的基本人权。但真正 重要的不是移民的数量，而是他们为当地社区做出了什么贡献。

After Zimbabwe's land reform in 2000,China became the largest source of overseas investment and technology transfer for Zimbabwe.We have also launched a large number of vocational training programs for local people.

2000年津巴布韦土地改革后，中国成为津巴布韦最大的海外投资和技术转让来源国。我们还为当 地人民开展了大量职业培训项目。

We all uphold the concept of people-to-people bond.When we share resources,technology,capital and markets with each other,we can truly build a global village.

我们都秉持民心相通的理念。当我们相互分享资源、技术、资本和市场时，我们才能真正建设一 个地球村。

My dream of promoting cultural exchanges began to take shape in 2000,a pivotal year for China-Africa relations.The Forum on China-Africa Cooperation was irst held in Beijing that year.Before that, Western media had painted a one-sided negative image of Africa,portraying it as a land plagued by drought,food shortages and civil wars.

我促进文化交流的梦想在2000年开始成形，那是中非关系的关键一年。中非合作论坛于当年首次 在北京举行。在此之前，西方媒体片面地将非洲描绘成一片遭受干旱、粮食短缺和内战困扰的土 地。

The opening of the World Cup recently has shown us the charm of cultural integration.People from all over the world cheer together for peace.We are tired of wars,colonial rule and disrespect.We all long for a truly harmonious global village.

最近世界杯的开幕向我们展示了文化融合的魅力。来自世界各地的人们一起为和平欢呼。我们厌 倦了战争、殖民统治和不尊重。我们都渴望一个真正和谐的地球村。

Building Bridges:Cultural Exchange in Practice

实践之路：搭建交流之桥

The biggest barrier between nations is mutual misunderstanding.People do not understand why Chinese people come to Zimbabwe,just as we may not fully understand why Zimbabweans go to other countries. Cultural exchange is the only way to bridge this gap.

国家之间最大的障碍是相互误解。人们不理解为什么中国人来到津巴布韦，正如我们可能不完全 理解为什么津巴布韦人去其他国家一样。文化交流是弥合这一鸿沟的唯一途径。

I met a journalist from a major Western media outlet in 2004.He told me frankly that his newsroom never published positive stories about Zimbabwe.Reporters were paid high bonuses for negative headlines,so many journalists had to write biased reports to support their families.

2004年，我遇到一位来自西方主要媒体的记者。他坦率地告诉我，他的新闻室从不发布关于津巴 布韦的正面报道。记者因负面头条获得高额奖金，所以许多记者不得不写带有偏见的报道来养家 糊口。

Fortunately,social media platforms like TikTok have opened a new window for the world.I am now mainly engaged in tourism.We have launched cross-border tourist routes covering Namibia,Botswana, Zimbabwe and Zambia.Africa is home to stunning natural scenery,and more and more travel bloggers share the beauty of Africa with the world through short videos.This greatly promotes cross-cultural communication.

幸运的是，TikTok 等社交媒体平台为世界打开了一扇新窗口。我现在主要从事旅游业。我们推出 了涵盖纳米比亚、博茨瓦纳、津巴布韦和赞比亚的跨境旅游线路。非洲拥有令人惊叹的自然风 光，越来越多的旅游博主通过短视频与世界分享非洲的美丽。这极大地促进了跨文化交流。

Based on my decades of experience,I firmly believe that cultural exchange is the only way to achieve sincere friendship and win-win cooperation between China and Zimbabwe.

基于我数十年的经验，我坚信文化交流是实现中津真诚友谊和互利共赢的唯一途径。

In 2014,I co-founded the Zimbabwe Overseas Chinese Federation.At that time,talent shows were popular around the world,so we decided to launch Zimbabwe Dream Star.There were only about 2,000 Chinese people in Zimbabwe back then,so we invited local artists,Thai residents and people from all walks of life to join the show.

2014年，我联合部分中企创办了津巴布韦华侨联合会。当时，选秀节目风靡全球，所以我们决定 推出“津巴布韦梦想秀”。当时津巴布韦只有大约2000名中国人，所以我们邀请了当地艺术家、 泰国居民和各界人士参加节目。

Up to now,we have held ten seasons of the program.Many outstanding artists such as Fusion Five, Nyasha David and Mwenje Mathole have risen to fame through this platform.We have organized ten groups,totaling 300 Zimbabwean artists,to visit China for cultural exchanges since 2014.The third group will travel to China this October.

到目前为止，我们已经举办了十季节目。 Fusion Five、Nyasha David和Mwenje Mathole等许多杰 出艺术家通过这个平台成名。自2014年以来，我们已组织十批共300名津巴布韦艺术家访华进行 文化交流。第三批将于今年十月前往中国。

Naasha David used to be a computer science student at Midlands State University.Now he is a top local singer.One of his songs recently ranked number one on Star FM,and he earns a good income from performances.This program empowers young artists and showcases the charm of traditional culture, creating a wonderful cultural resonance between our two countries.

Naasha David曾是中部省大学的计算机科学学生。现在他是当地顶尖歌手。他最近有一首歌在Star FM排名第一，演出收入颇丰。这个项目赋能年轻艺术家，展示传统文化的魅力，在我们两国之 间创造了美妙的文化共鸣。

When the COVID-19 pandemic broke out in 2020,Zimbabwe faced severe economic challenges.Many companies closed down,people lost their jobs,and students could not afford tuition fees.From 2021 to 2023,we ran the China-Zimbabwe Friendship Scholarship program to help students from Confucius Institutes continue their studies.We also funded 200 students from 20 public schools in Harare,covering their tuition fees during the pandemic.The scholarship program was suspended in 2024.

2020年新冠疫情爆发时，津巴布韦面临严重的经济挑战。许多公司倒闭，人们失业，学生付不起 学费。从2021年到2023年，我们开展了津中友谊奖学金项目，帮助孔子学院的学生继续学业。我 们还资助了哈拉雷20所公立学校的200名学生，支付他们在疫情期间的学费。奖学金项目于2024 年暂停。

To further promote cross-cultural communication,we cooperated with Tsinghua University to launch the Harare Africa Forum in 2024.This year marks its third session.We will invite around 60 scholars from China and other countries to discuss cross-cultural communication and international mutual understanding.We welcome all of you to take part.

为了进一步促进跨文化交流，我们与清华大学合作，于2024年启动了“哈拉雷论坛”。今年是第 三届。我们将邀请约60名来自中国和其他国家的学者，讨论跨文化交流与国际相互理解。欢迎大家参加。

I have never had labor disputes with my employees in thirty years of running businesses here.This is all because I respect and understand Zimbabwe's culture.We have no conflicts over overtime work, holidays,leave or work uniforms.Many employees have stayed with me for more than a decade.

三十年来，我在这里经营企业，从未与员工发生过劳资纠纷。这都是因为我尊重和理解津巴布韦 的文化。我们在加班、假期、请假或工作服方面没有任何冲突。许多员工跟随我工作超过十年。

Edgar Sanyanga started working for me when he was still in high school,and now he holds two master's degrees and is one of the most senior local staff members.My chief accountant was once a tea server and a single mother raising two children.I encouraged her to pursue further education,and now she has a master's degree in accounting and takes charge of all financial work.

Edgar Sanyanga从高中时就开始为我工作，现在他拥有两个硕士学位，是最资深的本地员工之 一。我的首席会计师曾经是一名服务员，是一位独自抚养两个孩子的单亲妈妈。我鼓励她继续深 造，现在她拥有会计学硕士学位，负责所有财务工作。

We respect each other at work,and we get along like a family after work.My employees share their happy life stories with me,and I also help the next generation of local young people go to China for further education.Education and cultural communication have brought us endless rewards.

我们在工作中相互尊重，下班后相处如家人。我的员工与我分享他们的幸福生活故事，我也帮助 下一代当地年轻人去中国深造。教育和文化交流给我们带来了无尽的回报。

Last week,we held a training workshop on labor laws and human resources management for the local Chinese community.Some people accuse Chinese employers of mistreating local workers,so we help overseas Chinese understand local laws and cultural norms to achieve better cooperation.

上周，我们为当地华人社区举办了劳动法和人力资源管理培训研讨会。有些人指责中国雇主虐待 当地工人，所以我们帮助海外华人了解当地法律和文化规范，以实现更好的合作。

I co-founded the China-Zimbabwe Exchange Center in 2015.It is currently the only NGO founded by Chinese people in Zimbabwe,dedicated to serving the local Chinese community and promoting bilateral exchanges.

我于2015年联合创办了中津交流中心。它是目前津巴布韦唯一由中国人创办的非政府组织，致力 于服务当地华人社区并促进双边交流。

I will share two typical cases caused by cultural and legal misunderstandings.A local gardener who had worked for a Chinese company for many years decided to retire.According to local labor laws,he was entitled to a compensation of 3,000 US dollars.The boss was grateful for his years of service and voluntarily paid him 6,000 US dollars,but they did not sign any written agreement.A week later,the gardener hired a lawyer and filed a claim for additional allowances.

我将分享两个因文化和法律误解导致的典型案例。一位在当地一家中国公司工作多年的园丁决定 退休。根据当地劳动法，他有权获得3000美元的补偿。老板感激他多年的服务，自愿支付了6000 美元，但他们没有签署任何书面协议。一周后，这名园丁聘请律师，就额外津贴提出索赔。

In another case,an employee stole money and goods from a company and was caught by the police.The boss pitied him for his family and withdrew the lawsuit,only to be sued by the employee for labor compensation soon after.

在另一个案例中，一名员工从公司偷钱和货物，被警察抓获。老板可怜他的家庭，撤回了诉讼， 但很快就被该员工以劳动补偿为由起诉。

These incidents remind us that both Chinese people and local Zimbabweans need to learn about each other's culture and laws.This is one of the key tasks of our exchange center

这些事件提醒我们，中国人和当地津巴布韦人都需要了解彼此的文化和法律。这是我们中津交流 中心的关键任务之一。

Looking Ahead:Investment and Development

展望：投资与发展建议

Zimbabwe is rich in natural resources and urgently needs foreign investment and advanced technology to create more jobs for young people.Just like China,which protected domestic industries and gradually opened up to foreign investment during its economic reform in the 1980s,Zimbabwe currently restricts foreign investment in 21 industrial sectors.

津巴布韦自然资源丰富，迫切需要外国投资和先进技术为年轻人创造更多就业机会。就像中国在 1980年代经济改革期间保护国内产业并逐步向外国投资开放一样，津巴布韦目前限制21个工业部 门的外国投资。

However,overly strict restrictions willhinder development.For example,local small-scale gold miners cannot cooperate with foreign investors under current laws,which require extremely high asset certification.As a result,local miners can only use primitive mining methods due to a lack of funds and equipment.

然而，过于严格的限制将阻碍发展。例如，根据现行法律，当地小规模金矿矿工无法与外国投资 者合作，因为法律要求极高的资产认证。结果，当地矿工因缺乏资金和设备只能使用原始的采矿 方法。

China achieved technological progress and economic development through decades of introducing foreign investment and technology transfer.Zimbabwe can learn from this experience and adopt more flexible policies to attract investment.

中国通过数十年的引进外资和技术转让实现了技术进步和经济发展。津巴布韦可以借鉴这一经 验，采取更灵活的政策吸引投资。

In conclusion,cultural mutual understanding is essential for both sides.Chinese people need to learn Zimbabwean culture,and Zimbabweans also need to learn Chinese culture.All of you teachers play a vital role in cultural inheritance and communication.With joint efforts,Zimbabwe will surely achieve greater development and excel not only in Africa but also across the world.

总之，文化的相互理解对双方都至关重要。中国人需要了解津巴布韦文化，津巴布韦人也需要了 解中国文化。在座的各位教师在文化传承和交流中发挥着至关重要的作用。通过共同努力，津巴 布韦必将取得更大发展，不仅在非洲，而且在全世界都将出类拔萃。

Q&A Session问答环节

1.Could you talk more details about the cultural exchange forum you mentioned,especially the event in August?

您能详细谈谈您提到的文化交流论坛吗，特别是8月份的活动?

The Harare Forum will be held on August 14th at the Celebration Centre.We will invite scholars from China and around the world to share experience on China's economic reform and cultural development. Experts from culture,economy,politics and other fields will attend,and about 300 participants are expected.Everyone is welcome to join us.

哈拉雷论坛将于8月14日在庆典中心举行。我们将邀请来自中国及世界各地的学者，分享中国经 济改革和文化发展的经验。文化、经济、政治等领域的专家将出席，预计约300人参加。欢迎大 家参加。

2.When you teach students about China,what words and perspectives do you use to introduce the country?

当您向学生介绍中国时，您用什么词语和视角来介绍这个国家?

First,China is a country with a 5,000-year-long splendid civilization and profound culture.Second, China is a peace-loving nation.Throughout history,China has never taken the initiative to launch wars. We focus on national development and self-improvement.Zimbabwe can learn from China's development philosophy.Third,the Chinese people are kind and respectful to others.

首先，中国是一个拥有五千年灿烂文明和深厚文化的国家。其次，中国是一个热爱和平的民族。 纵观历史，中国从未主动发动战争。我们专注于国家发展和自我完善。津巴布韦可以借鉴中国的 发展理念。第三，中国人民善良，尊重他人。

You can guide students to think:why has a country with a long history and strong strength always stayed committed to peace?The answer lies in our culture:we value family unity,focus on national construction,and never covet what does not belong to us.

你可以引导学生思考：为什么一个历史悠久、实力强大的国家始终坚持和平?答案在于我们的文 化：我们重视家庭团结，专注于国家建设，从不觊觎不属于自己的东西。

Here is a typical cultural example:in Chinese culture,you should never give a man a green hat as a gift. For hundreds of years,a green hat has been a symbol implying that a man's wife is unfaithful.This is a cultural taboo that all Chinese people respect.

这里有一个典型的文化例子：在中国文化中，你绝不能送男人一顶绿帽子作为礼物。几百年来， 绿帽子一直是一个象征，暗示男人的妻子不忠。这是所有中国人都尊重的文化禁忌。

As teachers,we should also cultivate students'global citizenship.Learning Chinese does not mean students have to go to China.With language and cultural knowledge,they can gain more opportunities and interact better in a globalized world,even if they work in other African countries like South Africa.

另外，作为教师，我们也应该培养学生的全球公民意识。学习中文并不意味着学生必须去中国。 有了语言和文化知识，即使在南非等其他非洲国家工作，他们也能获得更多机会，更好地融入全 球化世界。

My daughter graduated from Yale University.One of her Zimbabwean classmates in the MBA program was extremely intelligent.Every young person has great potential.As teachers,you should plant positive seeds in students'hearts,build their confidence,and help them take pride in being Zimbabweans.Do not limit their possibilities.

我女儿毕业于耶鲁大学。她的一位津巴布韦同学在MBA项目中极其聪明。每个年轻人都有巨大的 潜力。作为教师，你们应该在学生心中播下积极的种子，建立他们的信心，帮助他们为身为津巴 布韦人而自豪。不要限制他们的可能性。

3.Could you arrange more visits from Chinese people to our schools?Students only interact with Chinese teachers now,and they rarely meet other Chinese people.

您能安排更多中国人来我们学校访问吗?学生们现在只与自己的中文教师互动，很少遇到其他中 国人。

Prof Li:We can definitely arrange this.We have organized regular school visits before.We visited Marchwood School recently,and we willgo to First Choice School next Friday,followed by Irene School .We arrange such activities almost every month.

李老师：我们当然可以安排。我们以前定期组织学校访问。我们最近访问了Marchwood 学校，下 周五将去First Choice学校，随后还会去Irene 学校。我们几乎每月都安排这样的活动。

We can also organize group tours for teachers and students to visit Chinese factories,offices,traditional Chinese medicine centers and mines,so everyone can see the technology transfer and cooperation projects between China and Zimbabwe.

我们还可以组织师生团体参观中国工厂、办公室、中医中心和矿区，让大家看看中津之间的技术 转让和合作项目。

If teachers communicate with school principals and organize students well,we are happy to assist you in holding Chinese Culture Days and cultural exhibitions.We can display Chinese facial masks,traditional costumes and other cultural elements for students to experience.

如果教师与学校校长沟通并组织好学生，我们很乐意协助你们举办中国文化日和文化展览。我们 可以展示中国脸谱、传统服饰和其他文化元素供学生体验。

That's all for today's Q&A.Thank you again for the wonderful sharing,Mr.Zhao.We have gained a lot today.I know everyone has enjoyed today's lecture,and we will invite Mr.Zhao to deliver another speech next time when the opportunity arises..Thank you all for attending!

今天的问答到此结束。再次感谢赵总的精彩分享。我们今天收获颇丰。大家都很享受今天的讲 座。下次有机会，我们将再次邀请赵总来做讲座。感谢大家的参与!

录音文稿整理、图片周兴祥 编译李丽琴