5月25号晚上蒙郡家园老人活动中心的大厅里灯火明亮。美中实验学校参加《寻根中国 认识深圳》文化交流大赛的同学们、家长们、老师们及大华府地区深圳商会李会长齐聚一堂，等待和深圳市华侨城小学的云端见面会。
深圳作为中国改革开放的窗口和国际化创新型城市，承载着深厚的历史底蕴与现代活力。为促进中美青少年文化交流，深化海外华裔青少年对中华文化的认同感，由大华府地区深圳商会牵头，中国深圳市华侨城小学和美中实验学校联手举办“寻根中国 认识深圳”青少年视频写作文化交流大赛。其中华侨城小学学生拍摄1-3分钟短视频（中英双语字幕），介绍深圳特色。以“深圳印象”为核心，内容涵盖城市风貌、传统文化、科技创新、个人故事等。美国实验学校学生则在观看指定视频后，撰写一篇50-100字的英文作文，表达对深圳的理解与感悟。这个活动的目的是通过视频创作与写作，增进美国青少年对深圳历史、文化、科技与生活的了解；搭建中美学生互动平台，促进跨文化沟通与友谊；激发青少年创作热情，提升语言表达与数字媒体技能。此交流大赛于3月份启动，4-5月份参赛学生们提交作品参与初评。然后就到了报道开始时中美学校互动交流的那一刻。
通过视频连线进行的云端见面会开始后，大华府地区深圳商会李会长首先介绍中美学校的领导们和老师们互相认识，然后介绍此项交流大赛的初衷和进展情况。美中实验学校夏祥波校长发表热情洋溢的讲话，感谢《寻根中国 认识深圳》文化交流大赛组委会组织这么有意义的中美文化交流活动。他表示此项活动提高了美中实验学校学生对深圳的了解。然后是深圳市华侨城小学的老师们发言，他们用中文向大家介绍华侨城小学的历史和现状。美中实验学校的学生们聚精会神地听着。介绍完后，美中实验学校的学生们纷纷举手，就华侨城小学老师们的介绍用流利的中文提问。他们询问华侨城小学的课程设置、课外体育活动及比赛情况、图书馆的藏书、学校午餐、以及深圳的地理气候等等。最后中美学校的负责人邀请对方学校的学生老师们互访，希望将友谊传承下去。
云端见面会结束后，同学们表示很开心能用中文和中国的老师们交流。他们希望以后能有机会和深圳市华侨城小学的学生们一起交流，分享创作灵感。老师家长们纷纷表示见面会活动办得很好，让孩子们更深入地了解了此项活动的目的及中国深圳的小学。《寻根中国 认识深圳》文化交流大赛不仅是一场文化体验的盛宴，更在学生们心中埋下了一颗中华文化的种子。我们相信，这些种子有朝一日将生根发芽，长成参天大树，成为中美文化交流的重要桥梁。
我们感谢《寻根中国 认识深圳》交流大赛组委会各位领导和老师们的努力让此项有意义的活动得以顺利进行！鸣谢大华府地区深圳商会提供的赞助！感谢美中实验学校每一位积极参与交流大赛的同学们！热烈祝贺以下同学在参与《寻根中国 认识深圳》看视频写作比赛活动中脱颖而出，成功进入决赛，并荣获一、二、三等奖！
一等奖
Selena Zhang (张芮源)
二等奖
Callie Gao （高子璇）
Sophie Shuyan Chen （陈书妍）
三等奖
Tansy Yu （余丹婵）
Bella Lee (李贝拉)
Alex Huang (黄四之）
This is Shenzhen, China （一等奖）
By Selena Zhang(张芮源）
Skyscrapers hug the sky,
Standing tall and proud,
While cleaning robots roam the streets
And mechanical gadgets deliver food;
A gentle breeze blows in from the sea,
Which the sun is casting a fire glow upon;
Carrying the scent of salt
Over to the trees and flowers
Flourishing ever so elegantly.
Among futuristic advancements,
Are sprinkles of nature’s beauty;
Between steel walls,
Delicate petals bloom,
Bustling streets
Alongside peaceful ponds,
Whirring machines and engines
Are met with luscious greenery.
Here, technology meets nature;
Here, intellectuality meets peacefulness;
This is Shenzhen, China,
Once a small fish village,
Now a charming metropolis.
A School that Breathes （二等奖）
By Callie Gao （高子璇）
This Chinese school isn’t a factory, it’s alive. Perched on a mountaintop, it breathes with greenery, from towering courtyard trees to a sprawling rooftop garden called the “Little Dragonfly Farm.” Instead of headache-inducing fluorescent lights, students pass sun-soaked fruit and herbs at their fingertips. They stay with the same classmates all day, forming tight bonds through shared meals, lessons, and laughter. With open halls and leafy views, the school feels more like a sanctuary than a classroom. Unlike America’s locked, jail-like schools, this one thrives. Bursting with light, life, and endless possibility.
Shenzhen Bay Park （二等奖）
By Sophie Shuyan Chen （陈书妍）
Shenzhen’s beauty stretches beyond just nature and humanity, but rather a place where both can cherish one another; Shenzhen Bay Park nurtures a vibrant community where animals, humans, and Mother Nature coexist harmoniously. Humans and nature work together to help make this world greener and cleaner while paving the way for a brighter future in both worlds by taking care of each other. People relax under nature’s gift. Such a place is a reminder of our potential if we balance our lives with Mother Nature. Shenzhen Bay Park is the beginning of a fresh start and an inspiration to humanity.
OTC Primary School, Shenzhen （三等奖）
By Tansy Yu （余丹婵）
My school holds memories,
a place where I’ve grown and changed.
Laughter echoes through the halls,
and the playground is always alive,
except on Mondays,
when we run to start the day.
In class, our voices rise as one.
Our school rests in a forest,
watched by five tall banyan trees.
To the left, the red and green track;
to the right, Grade 1’s garden and laughter.
The motto carved in stone reminds us.
My favorite place is our garden.
flowers bloom, a waterwheel turns,
lemons, mint, and blossoms thrive.
Labor here connects us to nature,
refreshing, real, and full of life.
Shenzhen: The City of the Future （三等奖）
By Bella Lee (李贝拉)
Shenzhen is a vibrant and innovative metropolis, home to leading technology companies such as Tencent and Huawei. Their innovations enhance residents’ lives, like the creation of driverless buses and intelligent traffic systems. Furthermore, Shenzhen is a champion of sustainability, actively developing green energy to power its eco-friendly modernization efforts. The remarkable transformation of Shenzhen from its beginnings as a small fishing village into the bustling global city we know today is primarily thanks to the strategic leadership and consistent support of the government, making it a leading city of the future through its focus on technological innovation and environmental sustainability.
Taking A Bite Out Of Shen Zhen （三等奖）
By Alex Huang (黄四之）
Shenzhen’s culture is a vibrant blend of unique influences, with food playing a central role. Watching a video about making vegetable and egg dumplings evoked memories of bustling street vendors back in China, where the aromas and flavors are truly captivating. Beyond its culinary scene, Shenzhen is home to beautiful spaces like Shenzhen Bay Park, which harmoniously combines nature and urban life as shown in the video. The city’s rapid modernization also complements its rich traditions, allowing ancient practices to thrive alongside contemporary innovations. Overall, Shenzhen offers a remarkable cultural experience that celebrates community, creativity, and the joy of delicious food.
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撰稿人：张红卫
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