With the support of "Chinese Bridge Fund" established by Hanban/Confucius Institute Headquarters, the 11th "Chinese Bridge" Chinese Proficiency Competition in Latvia, sponsored by the Embassy of the People's Republic of China in the Republic of Latvia, organized by Confucius Institute at University of Latvia, co-organized by Faculty of Humanities at University of Latvia, Confucius Centre at Stradins University, Vidzeme University, Daugavpils University, Rezekne University, Riga Culture Secondary School, Riga 34th Secondary School, Riga 68th Secondary School, will be held on April 29th , 2014.

Ⅰ. Purpose

The purpose of holding this competition is to promote Chinese language and culture in Latvia, to provide a platform for Chinese language learners of Latvia to show their achievements of using Chinese and learn from each otherm, and also to motivate their interest and enthusiasm to learn Chinese, to improve their understanding of Chinese language and culture. In addition, the competition also aims at selecting the qualified candidates for the upcoming 13rd "Chinese Bridge" Chinese Proficiency Competition for foreign college students as well as the 7th "Chinese Bridge" Chinese Proficiency Competition for foreign secondary school students, which will be held in China.

Ⅱ. Theme of Competition

My Chinese Dream

Ⅲ. Eligibility

Latvian residents whose mother language is not Chinese

Ⅳ. Classification of Participants and Requirements for Application

1. Teenagers and Children Division

(1) Primary Level-- 6-13 years old, learning Chinese less than 1 year ( including 1year)

(2) Intermediate Level--6-20 years old, learning Chinese less than 2 years (including

2 years)

(3) Advanced Level--13-20 years old, learning Chinese more than 2 y