Recently, the 2026 International Chinese Day and the first International Tai Chi Day themed event, jointly organized by the Chinese Embassy in Sweden and the Stockholm Chinese Cultural Center, were held in Stockholm. The theme of this event is "Chinese: Lighting up Colorful Dreams" and "Martial Arts Inspires Emotions, Writing Enters the Heart". Through various forms such as cultural lectures and martial arts performances, the beauty of Chinese language and the charm of Chinese martial arts are vividly demonstrated. On site, there are both in-depth and easy to understand Chinese topic sharing, as well as displays of Tai Chi and traditional martial arts that combine strength and flexibility. Through immersive interactive experiences, guests can experience the unique charm and vitality of Chinese culture while watching and participating. More than a hundred sports and cultural figures from China and Switzerland, as well as local school teachers and students, participated in the event. Chinese Ambassador to Sweden, Zhou Limin, stated in his speech that although Chinese and martial arts have different ways of expression, they both carry the Chinese nation's pursuit of a one family and a unified world. He hopes that more Swedish friends can understand Chinese and Chinese culture, so that different civilizations can respect and inspire each other through exchanges and mutual learning, and jointly contribute to the construction of a community with a shared future for mankind. Yan Youqing, a Chinese professor at Uppsala University, introduced her over 40 years of Chinese learning experience and the development history of Chinese education in Sweden. He pointed out that learning Chinese helped him enter a world that was previously inaccessible, and constantly changed himself in the process. The effort put in for this is completely worthwhile. The host of this event and the president of the Swedish Martial Arts and Kung Fu Federation, Pedder Fincio, stated that there are many friends in Sweden who love Chinese culture and Kung Fu. There are martial arts clubs across the country, and many schools offer Chinese courses. International Chinese Language Day and International Tai Chi Day are gradually becoming important festivals for Swedish people to participate in and share the charm of Chinese culture. Professor Wu Dong from Beijing Sport University gave a special lecture on the topic of "The Connotation of Chinese Martial Arts", elaborating on the Eastern wisdom of life contained in martial arts from the philosophical perspective of yin-yang balance. The martial arts team of Wudong also brought a wonderful exhibition of Chinese martial arts, vividly presenting the artistic beauty and spiritual connotation of Chinese martial arts through the combination of movement and stillness, and the combination of rigidity and softness, winning applause from the audience on site. Sofia, a student from Dalana University, will go to Tianjin University for a one-year Chinese language program in September. She stated that this event has allowed her to more intuitively experience the charm of Chinese language and culture, deepened her understanding of China, and increased her expectations for studying in China. She hopes to play an active role in cultural exchanges between China and Switzerland in the future. During the event, the participants also experienced Chinese tea and Chinese Dim sum, and obtained more practical information about studying in China and learning Chinese from the "Studying in China" and the Chinese Proficiency Test (HSK) booth. (New Society)