5th Belt and Road Teenager Maker Camp and Teacher Workshop opens in Nanning

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 15 -- The 5th Belt and Road Teenager Maker Camp and Teacher Workshop kicked off in Nanning recently.

Co-sponsored by the China Association for Science and Technology, the Ministry of Science and Technology of the People's Republic of China, the Chongqing Municipal People's Government and the Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, the event was organised by the Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region Science and Technology Association.

Guangxi Science and Technology Museum implemented the event, according to a statement.

Launched in September, the event will last until November-end, featuring a combination of online and offline activities.

The online platform introduced the ‘Belt and Road Teenagers in the Same Class’, bringing together 10 science and technology classrooms and experts from nine countries. Science popularisation expert, Professor David performed a science show online and pioneered a novel approach to science education in countries along the Belt and Road.

The event also featured the online activity ‘Dialogue with Scientists’ and provided more than 100 science and technology courses and science popularisation materials such as ‘Space Maker’, ‘Low Carbon and Energy Saving’, and ‘Images of Science’.

Guangxi University and Nanning No.3 Middle School put on an online live show to showcase Guangxi's embroidered ball, Zhuang dance, Guilin landscape and other scenic spots through videos and VR.

The event attracted one million teachers and students from 53 countries, regions and international organisations.

-- BERNAMA