In brief
The competition at Eduardo Mondlane University featured local students performing Mandarin songs, praised by Chinese Ambassador Zheng Xuan. Organized by the Confucius Institute at UEM and won by Joao Julio Manecas, the event is part of ongoing efforts to deepen Chinese‑Mozambican cultural exchange.
The inaugural "MozDream" Chinese Singing Competition took place on Friday, November 7, 2026, in Maputo, Mozambique, where local students performed Mandarin-language songs to demonstrate their language proficiency and cultural understanding.
The event was organized by the Confucius Institute at Eduardo Mondlane University (UEM) and received praise from Chinese Ambassador to Mozambique Zheng Xuan, who described the institute’s role in fostering friendships between the two peoples through language learning.
Ambassador Zheng Xuan said,
“Chinese language learners are messengers who promote cultural exchanges between China and Mozambique, and strengthen the friendship between the two peoples.”
UEM vice‑rector Amalia Alexandre Uamusse noted the competition’s educational value, saying it “transforms Chinese language learning into a practical, creative and engaging experience.”
Joao Julio Manecas won first place after selecting a song suggested by his Chinese teacher and incorporating his own creative touches. He urged peers to learn Chinese for its richness and its potential to broaden their horizons.
