Day 4| Beijing Sports University & National Institute of International Strategy Chinese Academy of Social Sciences Visit

October 18, 2019

Proudly waving the Philippine flag at the entrance of Center for Cultural Exchange, 21st Century Hotel, Beijing, China

Photo taken from Beijing Sports University where the delegates learned Tai Chi. In the photo were Youth leaders Maurice Ondoy and Irene Olipendo together with Tai Chi teachers and delegates from Japan. 

All of the delegates were group to visit different institution. In the morning, we go to Beijing Sports University and they teach us some martial arts moves on how we defense ourselves.

Irene Olipendo took a photo at the library of the National Institute of International Strategy Chinese Academy of Social Sciences.

Patrick Ratuita in awe of the gallery of pictures from the exhibit.

In the afternoon, we went to National Institute of International Strategy Chinese Academy of Social Sciences. Xu Liping discuss the Beat Road Initiative and Cooperation Across Asia and Africa. After the discussion, they tour us in the institution about the history of the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences.

Patrick and Irene's ending pose after their successful dance presentation.

Mabuhay! We are from The Philippines! Photo taken during he Closing Ceremony and Gala Night held at Zhongguancun Science City, Beijing, China PR 

In the evening, the Closing Ceremony and Gala for the 4th Asian-African Youth Festival was held at Zhongguancun Science City, Beijing, China PR. Some of the delegates have given the opportunity to participate the fashion show and some of the delegates showcase their talents in dancing, singing and playing piano. The Philippine Delegate Irene Olipendo and Patrick Ratuita gracefully interpreted Cariñosa during the Gala Night to showcase the Filipino culture. At the end of the night, all of the delegates sing the song “Xiang qin xiang ai” means “Love each other” while waving their flag with pride.