On May 20, H.E. Shen Bo, Chinese Ambassador to the Netherlands, attended the event themed “Tea for Harmony:The Charm of Chaoshan and the Fragrance of Orchids-Guangdong Cultural and Tourism Overseas Promotion” hosted by the China Cultural Center in The Hague, to mark the International Tea Day designated by the UN General Assembly. More than 150 participants including Ms. Monique Knapen, Chairperson of the Netherlands-China Friendship Association, guests from all walks of life in the Netherlands and the visiting Guangdong Delegation participated in the event.

Ambassador Shen Bo promoted the Global Civilization Initiative proposed by President Xi Jinping. He noted that China advocates respecting the diversity of world civilizations, promoting the common values of humanity, valuing the inheritance and innovation of civilizations, and strengthening international people-to-people and cultural exchanges and cooperation. He expressed the hope that this event would help friends of the Netherlands better understand Chinese culture and appreciate the richness of Chinese civilization.

Guests of both countries experienced Chaoshan’s intangible cultural heritage from Guangdong Province, and enjoyed artistic performances in a friendly and warm atmosphere.