On the afternoon of July 5, more than 50 young people from 28 countries, including China, France, the United Kingdom, Japan, India and Russia, gathered at the Huguang Guild Hall in Beijing. They enjoyed a cup of tea and a performance on the guqin, a seven-stringed traditional Chinese instrument that belongs to the zither family.
China's long-standing tea processing techniques and their associated social practices were added to UNESCO's Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity in 2022.
Built in 1807, Huguang Guild Hall, one of the most renowned Peking Opera theaters in Beijing, is designated as a key state-level cultural relic protection unit. Iconic Chinese opera masters such as Mei Lanfang (1894-1961) and Tan Xinpei (1847-1917) have graced its stage.
Cohosted by the Academy of Contemporary China and World Studies affiliated with China International Communications Group and the Information Office of Beijing Municipality, the event connected young people from home and abroad, fostering a dynamic exchange of cultures and ideas.
(Text and photos by Wei Yao)
