在第24届华盛顿中国文化节上，由Yi‑Radio主办、美中实验学校协办的YouthTalks青少年媒体项目圆满完成了采访与报道任务。青少年小记者们以专业、自信的表现和丰富多元的采访视角，记录文化节的精彩瞬间，倾听来自来宾、表演者、志愿者及文化展位负责人的真实声音，赢得了参与者和社会各界的一致赞扬。

活动当天，YouthTalks小记者们穿梭于文化节的舞台、展位和人群之间，围绕中华传统文化、艺术表演、特色美食、社区参与以及跨文化交流等主题展开现场采访。从汉服、京剧、民族舞蹈和传统音乐，到茶文化、瓷器、剪纸及中国美食，他们通过镜头和话筒，从不同角度呈现了中华文化丰富多彩的内涵。

面对来自不同文化背景的受访者，小记者们沉着大方、表达清晰，不仅认真提出问题，也用心倾听和回应。一个个真实而生动的回答，让观众听到了文化节参与者最直接的感受与观点：有人因为文化节而对中国历史产生了新的兴趣，有人表达了未来到中国旅行、亲眼看一看长城的愿望，也有人分享了中华传统文化如何跨越语言和地域，在不同族裔之间建立理解与友谊。

这些多角度的采访，使本次活动不仅成为一次节日现场报道，也成为一次珍贵的跨文化交流。小记者们用青少年的眼睛观察社会，以青少年的声音讲述故事，让更多人从真实而鲜活的视角认识中华文化，也让社会看到青年一代的思考、行动与创造力。

对于参与项目的青少年来说，这也是一堂走出课堂的媒体实践课。从前期培训、到现场采访、摄影摄像、新闻写作与视频制作，他们在真实环境中学习如何提问、倾听、判断和表达。在完成报道任务的同时，他们进一步加深了对中华文化的认识，也锻炼了沟通能力、领导力、责任感和团队合作精神。

许多小记者表示，第一次面对陌生人采访时难免紧张，但随着一次次交流，他们逐渐建立起信心，更加从容地表达自己。他们发现，媒体不仅是记录活动的工具，也可以成为连接人与人、文化与文化的重要桥梁。大家纷纷期待明年再次参加这一活动，用镜头记录新的故事，用声音传递更多真诚而有力量的观点。

YouthTalks是由Yi‑Radio（Yi之声广播）发起的青少年媒体项目，以“青年之声·连接文化·共建社区”为理念，通过新闻采访、写作和传播实践，鼓励青少年表达自己的观点，培养青年领导力，促进跨文化理解与交流，并赋能更多年轻人成为积极的社会参与者和改变者。

本次活动的圆满成功，离不开文化节组委会、青少年委员会、美中实验学校、项目导师、家长义工以及社会各界的支持与协作。感谢每一位接受采访、鼓励青少年勇敢表达的来宾和参与者。

YouthTalks相信，每一位青年都拥有值得被倾听的声音，每一个真实的故事都可能带来理解、连接与改变。我们诚挚邀请更多认同青少年成长、媒体教育和跨文化交流理念的有识之士、社区组织及爱心企业加入这一青少年媒体项目，为青年提供更多学习、实践和展示自我的机会。

让我们携手同行，倾听青年之声，连接多元文化，赋能青年，共创未来。

At the 24th Washington Chinese Culture Festival, the YouthTalks youth media project, organized by Yi‑Radio with the American Chinese School as a co-organizer, successfully completed its reporting and interview activities. Through their professionalism, confidence, and diverse perspectives, the young reporters captured memorable moments from the festival and brought forward the authentic voices and opinions of visitors, performers, volunteers, and cultural booth representatives. Their work received widespread praise from participants and members of the community.

Throughout the festival, YouthTalks reporters moved among the performance stages, cultural booths, and crowds, conducting interviews on Chinese traditions, artistic performances, food, community engagement, and cross-cultural exchange. From Hanfu, Peking Opera, ethnic dances, and traditional music to Chinese tea, porcelain, paper cutting, and regional cuisine, they used their cameras and microphones to present the richness and diversity of Chinese culture from multiple perspectives.

When interviewing people from different cultural backgrounds, the young reporters remained poised, articulate, and attentive. They not only asked thoughtful questions but also listened carefully and responded with genuine interest. The interviewees’ candid and engaging answers allowed audiences to hear their firsthand impressions of the festival. Some visitors said the experience sparked a new interest in Chinese history. Others expressed a desire to travel to China and see the Great Wall in person. Several participants also shared how traditional Chinese culture can transcend language and geography, building understanding and friendship among people from different backgrounds.

These wide-ranging interviews made the project more than simply a record of a cultural celebration; they turned it into a meaningful opportunity for cross-cultural dialogue. By observing the community through young eyes and telling stories in youthful voices, the reporters helped audiences experience Chinese culture from an authentic and lively perspective. At the same time, they demonstrated the insight, initiative, and creativity of the younger generation.

For the participating students, the project also served as a valuable media-learning experience beyond the classroom. From pre-event training, interview preparation, and teamwork to on-site reporting, photography, videography, news writing, and video production, they learned how to ask questions, listen, evaluate information, and communicate effectively in a real-world setting. While completing their reporting assignments, they deepened their understanding of Chinese culture and strengthened their communication skills, leadership, sense of responsibility, and ability to collaborate.

Many of the young reporters said they felt nervous when approaching strangers for their first interviews. With each new conversation, however, they became more confident and comfortable expressing themselves. They discovered that media can do more than document an event—it can also serve as a bridge connecting individuals, communities, and cultures. The students are already looking forward to participating again next year, recording new stories through their cameras and sharing more sincere and meaningful voices.

Initiated by Yi‑Radio, YouthTalks is a youth media project guided by the mission “Youth Voice · Connecting Cultures · Building Communities.” Through journalism, interviewing, writing, and media production, the program encourages young people to express their ideas, develop leadership skills, promote cross-cultural understanding, and become active participants and positive changemakers in their communities.

The success of this initiative would not have been possible without the cooperation and support of the festival organizing committee, the Youth Committee, the American Chinese School, program mentors, parent volunteers. We are also deeply grateful to every guest and participant who accepted an interview and encouraged the young reporters to speak with confidence.

YouthTalks believes that every young person has a voice worth hearing and that every authentic story can inspire greater understanding, connection, and positive change. We warmly invite dedicated individuals, media professionals, educators, community organizations, and socially responsible businesses that share our commitment to youth development, media education, and cross-cultural exchange to join and support this youth media initiative.

Together, let us listen to youth voices, connect diverse cultures, empower young people, and build the future.