Young cultural ambassadors explore China through exchange program

During their stay in Beijing, the delegation visited prominent cultural landmarks including the Tongzhou Grand Canal Museum, the Palace Museum and the Temple of Heaven. They also took part in a multinational traditional costume showcase and participated in interactive workshops on Chinese martial arts, Peking Opera and folk music.

In Hefei, the young participants toured local high-tech enterprises and engaged in hands-on experiences with local crafts such as calligraphy, fan painting and paper-cutting, gaining insight into the artisan spirit embodied by the "four treasures of the study" — the brush, ink, paper and inkstone — alongside the aesthetics of Chinese folk art.

They also sampled Anhui teas and prepared seasonal delicacies including qingtuan (sweet green rice balls) and mooncakes, gaining a flavorful introduction to China's rich culinary culture.