Since the establishment of diplomatic relations in 1974, although China and Brazil are separated by vast oceans, they have always insisted on working together to build a bridge of friendship that spans mountains and seas. Aline Agnes Bernada Maciel, a Brazilian international student with a passion for Chinese culture, came to China through the Chinese government scholarship program to pursue her second degree. The wonderful stories and unforgettable moments that happened during this period are a vivid portrayal of the cultural exchanges between China and Pakistan in the new era. As demonstrated by this Brazilian student, the bond of mutual learning between Chinese and Pakistani civilizations is quietly connecting among the new generation of youth. From economic and trade exchanges to cultural exchanges, the cooperation between the two countries continues to deepen, and the flower of friendship cultivated together shines brightly, becoming a witness to the vigorous development of China Pakistan relations in the new era. Aline Agnes Bernada Maciel, a Brazilian international student studying in China, is called upon to embark on a journey of learning from dreams to reality. Aline's hometown is Maringa, Brazil, a subtropical climate city known for its beautiful natural environment and lush greenery. Her golden curly hair and bright smile exude the passionate vitality unique to her hometown of Malinga. When it comes to her experience of becoming acquainted with China, a smile flickers in Lin Yilan's eyes as she narrates every detail of her connection with the Chinese language. In 2018, Lin Yilan formed an inseparable bond with the Chinese language. Although she was initially exposed to Japanese, the Chinese characters in Japanese quickly caught her attention, and the unique semantic charm of Chinese ultimately led her to turn to learning Chinese. In this process, she found that her interest in Chinese became increasingly strong, especially the ancient stories and long history behind Chinese, which fascinated her endlessly. She said, 'I have fallen deeply in love with Chinese.'. With the deepening of Chinese language learning, Lin Yilan's calligraphy work "Thank You" has developed a special fondness for idioms and four character phrases. The phrase 'live in the present' left a deep impression on her, 'the past is gone, the future is unpredictable, and the present is a gift'. This is the wisdom concept she gained through the movie "Kung Fu Panda 2" that embodies the idea of "only by grasping the present". In Lin Yilan's view, idioms can be regarded as the key to understanding Chinese culture. Behind each idiom lies a complete story, like a condensed cultural capsule, carrying the crystallization of wisdom for thousands of years. This love for idioms has enabled her to find a path to the depths of Chinese culture in language learning. After years of self-learning with a passion for Chinese, Lin Yilan resolutely decided to study abroad in China. However, economic pressure was once the main obstacle on her path to education, requiring careful budgeting for every expense from visa application to airfare. Through unremitting efforts, she successfully obtained the Chinese government scholarship and set foot on this long-awaited land in the new autumn semester of 2024. My main purpose of coming to China is to learn Chinese. ”Now, her dream has come true and she is studying Chinese at Guangdong University of Foreign Studies. She said, 'I long to study deeply in my hometown of Chinese. Without scholarship support, this dream may never be realized,' she admitted. This funding from the Chinese government not only solved the economic difficulties, but also allowed her to fully devote herself to studying in China. At school, from international cultural festivals to Chinese corners, from entertaining classrooms to friendly teachers and friends, the rich and colorful campus life impressed her sincerely. "The school has become my second home in China, and what I love to share with my friends in Brazil is the warm and joyful time here." These moments of living in China are woven into the most precious and beautiful memories of her study abroad life. At the same time, studying abroad in Guangzhou brought Lin Yilan precious and wonderful life experiences. The unique charm of this "Flower City" - the neon twinkling on both sides of the the Pearl River and the Bauhinia flowers blooming on the streets and lanes, made her sigh, "Guangzhou has the urban vitality of Sao Paulo, while retaining the natural friendliness of her hometown." Cantonese food even more fascinated her, especially Wonton, which is thin in skin and fresh in stuffing, and became her favorite Chinese flavor. Lin Yilan told Xinhua News Agency reporters that she was deeply impressed by the Canton Fair because she had studied international trade in Brazil before. The Canton Fair is undoubtedly one of the key factors that led me to choose to come to Guangzhou, "she said. At this global business event, the fusion of diverse cultures has opened her eyes - exhibitors and buyers from all over the world have established connections here, and a dazzling array of products showcase the latest developments in the global industrial chain. By participating in the Canton Fair multiple times, Lin Yanlan not only deepened her professional knowledge, but also gained valuable practical experience. This is both a platform for business cooperation and a classroom for cross-cultural communication, "she shared. The communication with business people from various countries greatly expanded her international perspective and laid the foundation for her future career development. During her studies in China, Lin Yilan's footsteps extended far beyond Guangzhou. From the cultural city of Shaoguan to the coastal special zone of Zhuhai, and then to the ecological city of Yunfu... She delves into different cities in China and experiences the diverse landscapes of the land of China. Among them, the "Shaoguan 'Hundred, Thousand, Thousand Project'" study tour in Guangdong Province was particularly unforgettable for her. At Tu Zhiwei Art Museum, the fusion of Chinese and Western oil paintings made her linger for a long time; The sunset at the foot of Qingyun Mountain made her unable to help but sigh, 'That was the most magical sunset I have ever seen, and the entire valley was like an illusion in the golden afterglow.'. Lin Yilan (fourth from the right in a row) participated in the study tour and gained a new understanding of China's development through multiple visits to rural areas. Strolling along the country road, the simple folk customs and beautiful natural environment make her feel familiar. "The people here live a calm and down-to-earth life like my Brazilian fellow villagers. She particularly appreciates the unique path of rural revitalization in China - focusing on ecological protection and sustainable development while improving infrastructure. These travel experiences not only allowed her to appreciate the natural wonders of China, but also gave her a deep understanding of the Eastern wisdom of "harmonious coexistence between man and nature". Cultural Infection: From Ink Painting and Paintings to the Exploration of Hanfu Dance. Lin Yilan has a strong interest in art, from watercolor painting to ink painting and dance, from ballet steps to street dance leaps, all of which are her ways of expressing herself. Her understanding of artistic value can be summarized into three dimensions: the artist's emotional projection, the expression of creative intent, and the aesthetic value of the work itself. Art is a universal language that transcends national borders, "she said." Thousands of emotions can be interpreted from a painting. "In her view, art, with its unique infectious power, has become an important link in promoting mutual learning among civilizations. In her eyes, Chinese art and Brazilian art are like two sides of the same coin, each with its own characteristics - "The colorful murals in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, showcase the primitive tension and passion of Brazilian art; the Dunhuang murals and garden landscapes in China all reveal the extraordinary aesthetic conception behind Chinese culture." This difference in artistic style precisely reflects the unique cultural genes of the two civilizations. Lin Yilan's paintings showcase the cooperation and friendship between China and Pakistan. Lin Yilan's love for Chinese culture extends to the field of traditional Chinese painting. From the posture of holding the pen to the intensity of ink painting, from the artistic conception of leaving blank space to the vivid charm, she constantly received surprises in the process of learning ink painting. "I really like the unique fluidity of Chinese ink painting," she said. When it comes to this unique art that uses water as a medium and ink as its soul, her eyes sparkle with light. Every time she picks up a pen to copy, it is a deep dialogue between her and the soul of ancient Chinese art. When it comes to painting, Lin Yilan also showed her collection of oil paintings by the American oil painter Tu Zhiwei to a reporter from Xinhua News Agency. After her trip to Shaoguan, Tu Zhiwei's Dunhuang series of oil paintings deeply attracted her. I particularly admire his painting techniques. The vibrant vitality and unique artistic expression in his works are fascinating, "Lin Yilan said while flipping through the brochure, exclaiming," It's amazing! The graceful feeling of the clothes in his paintings is something I can never reach - although the picture is still, it can make people feel the rhythm and emotional power of the flying dance. "In the future, Lin Yilan hopes to improve her painting skills and try to apply digital 3D technology to her paintings to creatively interpret the Chinese and Pakistani culture in her heart. The graceful dance movements of the flying sky in the Dunhuang series of oil paintings deeply moved Lin Yilan, perhaps due to her innate love for dance. This Brazilian girl, who was introduced to ballet under her mother's guidance at the age of three, has now mastered various dance forms from classical ballet to modern street dance. Now I enjoy the pure joy brought by dance itself even more, "she shared." I like to dance for myself, such as dancing freely in my room alone, improvising in nature... these are the most beautiful moments. "Lin Yilan showed a strong interest in traditional Chinese dance," I plan to learn Chinese dance, not to perform on stage, but to satisfy that pure cultural curiosity. The life of dancing will always be young, and I will always maintain this love. "Lin Yilan's Hanfu dance under the sunset in the mountains of Shaoguan became an unexpected cultural gain in her life as a Chinese international student. From the plain first try on to the stunning second experience, Lin Yilan frankly said, "It's both comfortable and elegant, which makes my heart skip a beat." Every traditional festival, she can always see young people dressed in Hanfu confidently strolling on the streets of Guangzhou. This is not only a revival of clothing, "she deeply felt," but also a vivid inheritance of traditional culture in contemporary China. In her view, every Hanfu outfit is a mobile cultural ambassador, telling the world the story of China in a unique way. Moved by this, Lin Yilan hopes to let more international friends experience the beauty of Hanfu through her own wearing experience. When it comes to the role of youth in cultural dissemination, Lin Yilan believes that the "Z generation" plays an important role in promoting transnational culture. "Just like how Chinese young people are reviving Hanfu culture, global youth are reinterpreting traditional art in innovative ways and injecting vitality into it." She calls on more young people to engage in cross-cultural exchanges. "Every individual can become a cultural ambassador and use creativity to revitalize ancient civilization." Finally, as a pioneer of studying abroad in China, Lin Yilan offers sincere advice to newcomers, "In addition to familiarizing themselves with the city in advance, we should also actively break down social barriers." She particularly emphasizes that interacting with Chinese and international students with an open attitude is the key to adapting to studying abroad. These cross-cultural friendships will become a unique window for you to understand the world. "" Friendship between nations lies in people's blind dates "- Lin Yilan perfectly interprets this ancient saying with her own Chinese story. Nowadays, this Brazilian girl continues to pursue her dreams in the land of southern Guangdong. Her experience proves that when different civilizations sincerely meet, they will surely bloom amazing sparks. I believe this cultural exchange ambassador will continue to write more exciting stories and touching chapters. (Xinhua News Agency) Article: Yi Chunyan, Lin Bodan (Internship) Picture: Yi Chunyan, Lin Bodan (Internship), Partial Image Source Interviewee