On September 26, 2026, the Confucius Institute at the University of San Marino (UNIRSM-CI) held the "Confucius Institute Open Day and Confucius Birthday Commemoration Event" under the theme "Seeking the Source of 'He' (Harmony) · Experiencing Chinese Culture." Taking the commemoration of Confucius's birthday as an opportunity, the event led participants to get closer to Confucius, understand Chinese culture, and experience the unique charm of fine traditional Chinese culture through thematic sharing and a rich variety of cultural experiences, thereby promoting cultural exchange and mutual understanding between the peoples of China and San Marino.

The event was rich in content and diverse in format, combining ideological and cultural sharing with traditional cultural experiences. At the beginning of the event, under the guidance of UNIRSM-CI teachers, participants experienced traditional Chinese sports games such as shuttlecock kicking, pitch-pot (touhu), and ping-pong ball bouncing, feeling the charm of traditional Chinese sports culture through relaxed and fun interactions. Subsequently, the teachers led the participants to visit the Tongrentang Museum at the Confucius Institute, where they learned about traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) culture and its historical development through exhibits and explanations, and experienced the wisdom and cultural heritage embodied in traditional Chinese medicine. During the thematic cultural sharing session, UNIRSM-CI teachers introduced "Confucius and the Chinese Culture of 'He' (Harmony)." Starting from the Confucian concept of "harmony in diversity" (he er bu tong), they guided participants to understand the values of advocating harmony, respecting differences, and embracing inclusive coexistence in Chinese culture. Through ideological explanations and interactive exchanges, participants gained a further understanding of Confucius and his thoughts, as well as the significance of "He" culture in traditional Chinese culture. Afterwards, under the guidance of the teachers, the participants experienced traditional Chinese calligraphy. Between each stroke, they felt the beauty of the forms of Chinese characters and the joy of writing, bringing the event to a warm conclusion.

This Confucius Institute Open Day and Confucius Birthday Commemoration Event integrated different elements such as ideological culture, traditional arts, sports activities, and TCM culture into an open experience, allowing participants to feel the rich connotations of Chinese culture from different perspectives through watching, listening, writing, and moving. The event not only allowed participants to further understand "what" Chinese culture has, but also guided them to explore the values and wisdom behind Chinese culture, starting from concepts such as "harmony in diversity." UNIRSM-CI will continue to play its role as a bridge for cultural exchange. Through rich and colorful language and cultural activities, it will provide more opportunities for people in San Marino and surrounding areas to learn about China and experience Chinese culture, promoting mutual understanding and friendship between the peoples of China and San Marino, especially the youth.