Recently, the first China Saudi Arabia "Spring Friendship Cup" essay competition with the theme of "Welcoming the New Year, Meeting China, and Building Friendship" was held in Saudi Arabia. More than 100 Saudi and overseas Chinese youth from 15 universities including Princess Nura University, Jeddah University, and Wisdom Palace Chinese Education College actively participated in the competition, expressing their understanding of Chinese culture and contemporary development, as well as their beautiful expectations for Saudi China friendship in Chinese. In the entries, Saudi students use vivid and lively language to tell their stories with Chinese language and culture. Learning Chinese is not just about learning a language, but also a journey to find dreams and explore the world. "Ahmadi from Jeddah University shares his personal experience of the impact of learning Chinese on his life direction and world vision, expressing his love for Chinese language and culture. Traditional Chinese medicine is not just a method of seeking medical treatment, but more like a philosophy that views the body and life - it emphasizes regulation and balance, taking care of people as a whole. "Saudi student Majid expressed his understanding of the concept of traditional Chinese medicine in the article, combining his personal life experience, believing that traditional medical wisdom and modern health concepts have common value in focusing on physical and mental balance. This competition is guided by the Chinese Consulate General in Jeddah, hosted by the Saudi Wisdom Palace Chinese Education Institute, and supported by China International Book Trade Group Co., Ltd., Shaanxi Normal University Press, and Ningxia Overseas Chinese Federation. The competition sets up first prize, second prize, third prize, excellence prize, etc. The award-winning contestants will receive certificates of honor, Chinese learning gift packages, Spring Festival couplets, lucky characters, Chinese knots, and other cultural and creative gifts rich in traditional Chinese culture. Su Yongbin, Deputy Consul General of the Chinese Consulate General in Jeddah, said, "The foundation of China Saudi Arabia friendship lies in the people, and the future lies in the youth. We hope that the youth of the two countries can deepen their understanding through language and cultural exchanges, and grow together through mutual understanding and matchmaking." Ma Yongliang, Vice Chairman of the Ningxia Overseas Chinese Federation and Chairman of the Saudi Arabia Wisdom Palace Language Company, said, "Youth are witnesses of cultural exchanges and builders of future friendship. We hope that through continuous cultural and linguistic exchange activities between China and Saudi Arabia, understanding can continue to deepen in exchanges, and friendship can take root and sprout among the younger generation." Ma Ning, Dean of the Chinese Education College at the Jeddah Wisdom Palace in Saudi Arabia, said, "Language is a bridge of communication, and words are a carrier of ideas. Holding an essay contest aims to inspire young people to express their enthusiasm. Deepen understanding and enhance friendship through cultural exchange During the event, the sponsor also organized cultural display and interactive experience activities with Chinese Spring Festival characteristics. Students will write Fuzi, Paper Cuttings art, rubbing skills and other interactive projects together to feel the unique charm and aesthetic implication of traditional Chinese culture. The scene also set up a traditional Chinese food experience link, where students participated in the production and tasting of dumplings, steamed stuffed buns, Spring rolls, and deepened their understanding of Chinese food culture in the exchange and interaction. Saudi students participating in the activity said that through immersive experience, they not only had a more intuitive understanding of the cultural connotation of the Chinese Spring Festival, but also brought each other closer in interactive exchanges. In recent years, with the steady progress of Chinese education in Saudi Arabia, more and more Saudi teenagers have approached and understood China by learning Chinese. Chinese cultural symbols such as the Spring Festival are increasingly becoming an important link connecting the feelings of the two peoples. Abira, the champion of the "Chinese Bridge" Saudi competition in 2023 and a graduate student in finance at Zhejiang University, said, "Chinese has allowed me to see a broader world. I hope more Saudi youth can expand their life stage through learning Chinese and achieve their dreams through communication and mutual learning