The students are participating in an annual culture and language learning trip to China through the University of Maryland's Confucius Institute.

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Therefore, I appeal to governments, NGOs and civil society to contribute to the improvement of our intercultural skills through the arts, sport, humanities and language learning and to enhance our diversity for the benefit of all.

UNESCO: World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development | United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization