A group of 20 students from Zola Middle School in Rennes, France embarked on an exploration of Shandong from March 21 to 27, delving into the rich traditions of Chinese culture.

During their visit, the group explored Shandong culture by visiting iconic landmarks such as Qianfo Mountain, Baotu Spring Park, and Daming Lake in Jinan. They enjoyed traditional cultural experiences like practicing Baduanjin (a traditional form of Chinese aerobic), listening to ancient stories, and marveling at the natural beauty of the area.

Jinan Foreign Language School and Zola Middle School in Rennes, France, established a friendship tie in 2001. As part of the sister city partnership between Jinan and Rennes, the two schools have been working to foster teacher-student exchanges with a series of cultural activities.

The Zola Middle School has established courses for Chinese language learning, which have cultivated many students who love Chinese culture. Similarly, Jinan Foreign Language School offers French learning courses and hosts cultural exchange activities.

Students from Zola Middle School in Rennes, France take a boat tour at Daming Lake in Jinan. [Photo/Jinan Foreign Language School]