Talk about China

 

Talk about China

Part 5

 

Peking University is one of the best universities in China. It also has a prominent position in the global ranking. This institution was established on June 11, 1898 by an artist, Sun Jianai. During the reign of the "Guangxu Emperor", the university was established under an imperial decree. It is now taught in Chinese Mandarin and English. While many languages ​​are taught in foreign language schools. Higher education in engineering, science, technology is also being given in this university. It has an area of ​​680 acres in which a beautiful lake adds to its beauty. As if it is a city of knowledge and research.

Located in the "Haidian District" of Beijing, we were captivated by this historical school, our host  was there to welcome us at the door. The brilliant students of the Urdu department welcomed us, their fluent conversation in Urdu was very impressive. We were slowly walking towards the Urdu department building. And at the same time the introductory conversation was going on.

When the conversation was going on in Urdu and they were also asking questions to everyone with the Chinese girls, Nauman Nizami wanted to capture every scene on camera, so we were taking time to reach the department,  While walking along the bank of the beautiful Lake, it was felt that we were not in a university but in a tourist resort.

It was revealed to us that the names of the students of the Urdu class, with whom we were going to the Urdu department, are Aafia, Kainat and Qudsia. Actually, their Chinese names are different, but being students of Urdu language and literature, they have kept their names in Urdu in love of Urdu. It was similar to Mr. Jason and Miss Tong who had English names instead of Chinese names.

 

Javed Malik asked  what is the name of this lake, everyone said that there is no name. I wonder how such a big lake is without a name. It is better to rename it as "Qudsia Lake". To which there was a loud laugh, and a lively lakeside photography session happened. Outside the Urdu department we were welcomed by  Professor Tahira, She is the most competent Urdu teacher who has worked on the culture of Pakistan while being Chinese.

Professor Tahira  also named herself "Tahira" in love of Urdu and is called by the same name. His style is very dignified.  Pakistan Study Center is established along with Urdu department. Which is headed by Professor Dr. Thang MingSheng He looks a very friendly and has tolerant personality. Patience and calmness is reflected on his face. He got up from his seat , came forward and met us all individually and  greeted us warmly. The atmosphere was very pleasant, the building seemed to have been built a long time ago, but its  arrangements looked very wonderful.

Professor Tahira said in the introductory session about the Urdu department that at present we have ten students. Chinese people love Urdu language very much. Currently, Urdu departments have been established in eight universities of China. Where the Chinese are familiar with Urdu language and literature, this trend is increasing with the expansion of Pak-China relations.

Professor Dr. Thang Mingsheng revealed regarding the establishment of the Urdu Department that in 1954, our Prime Minister  was "Chou Enlai" and  Department of Urdu was established at Peking University under his direction.

He said ,One can imagine that the history of China is centuries old.  although modern China emerged on the world map in a new way in 1949 as a result of the Chinese revolution under the auspices of the Communist Party of China, but its leadership had heartily recognized the importance of Pakistan, and started the education of  national language Urdu, it was his vision that we have to start the most important relations with our neighboring country in the near future. He also visited Pakistan and paid an official visit and he really laid the foundation of Pakistan-China relations which is now on its rise.

Professor Thang's talk was very interesting, his personality is an important example of Pak-China relations and brotherhood. The professor disclosed that he has visited Pakistan 180 times. While the government of Pakistan has also awarded him with the "Sitara e Imtiaz .