On October 31, the College of International Education at Shanghai University (SHU) organized a group of international students to compete in the finals of the Jiuzi games competition held in Baoshan District, Shanghai.

The Jiuzi games comprise nine traditional games that were once commonly played in Shanghai’s old lane neighborhoods. They include playing marbles, hopscotch, hoop rolling, and diabolo spinning. These games remain part of the shared cultural memory of Shanghai residents.

The SHU students competed alongside local residents, putting their skills to the test in several of the traditional games.

The league featured 17 contests at various levels throughout the year, from the community to the district. In addition to the traditional games, the program included science quizzes, city tours, and craft workshops.

The international student delegation received an award for outstanding organization, and SHU students performed well in several contests.

By complementing classroom instruction with city tours and encouraging students to take part in local events such as the Jiuzi games competition, SHU’s College of International Education helps international students gain firsthand experience of Shanghai’s local culture and everyday life.

 Source: Shanghai University