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Cork Students Win Mandarin Contest, Head to China
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Corks Transition Year students from Coláiste Pobail Naomh Mhuire and Carrigtwohill Community College triumphed in the Méihua Cup, a prestigious Mandarin language contest. Their victory earned them a seven-day study trip to Nanjing, China. Coláiste Fionnchua in Mitchelstown secured second place, while Coláiste Ghobnatan in Baile Mhic Íre came in third. Mayor Mary Linehan Foley praised the winners, highlighting the cultural benefits of language mastery. This win strengthens ties between Cork County Council and Jiangsu Provincial Government, fostering education, culture, tourism, and business exchanges. The Shamrock Cup English contest, launched in 2019, continues to promote cross-cultural understanding.
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