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Confucius Institute at UDSM: A Rapidly Growing Tree of Culture

By Qiu Limin, President of Zhejiang Normal University

In the vibrant coastal city of Dar es Salaam, a remarkable cultural institution has steadily flourished over the past thirteen years, the Confucius Institute at the University of Dar es Salaam. 

Since its establishment in 2013, the Institute has evolved from a modest initiative into a nationally recognized hub for Chinese language instruction and intercultural exchange.

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