From February 1 to 14, Amman TAG-Confucius Institute (TAG-CI) held “Year of the Horse” artwork collection event. Centered on the theme of the Chinese lunar New Year of the Horse, the event attracted enthusiastic participation from a big number of students.

The students gave full play to their creativity and passion, portraying spirited horses in a variety of forms and expressions. Through their artworks, they conveyed heartfelt wishes and festive blessings for the Chinese Spring Festival.

The submitted works demonstrated rich artistic expression and diverse aesthetic perspectives. Some works featured the delicate detailing of sketching, while others displayed the vivid rendering of oil painting. Certain pieces highlighted the simplicity and beauty of lines in minimalist drawing, whereas others showcased the refined elegance of traditional meticulous painting. Younger children, meanwhile, used colored pencils to depict vibrant horses filled with childlike imagination.

After careful evaluation by the teachers, Sireen Ghannam and Hanin Aljammaim were awarded the First Prize; Mariam Alzaben and Dana received the Second Prize; Eman Odeh, Sally Abu Kishk and Mustafa Alkharabsheh won the Third Prize.

This event effectively integrated Chinese zodiac culture with artistic creation. It not only deepened students’ understanding of the spirit embodied by the “Horse” in traditional Chinese culture symbolizing enterprise, perseverance, and vitality but also provided them with a platform to showcase their talents and engage in mutual learning and exchange.