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Source: People's Republic of China – State Council News
XI'AN, March 22 (Xinhua) — A three-day Silk Road Cultural Fair kicked off Friday in Xi'an, northwest China's Shaanxi Province, celebrating not only cultural exchanges but also welcoming the arrival of spring with the participation of international students and local residents.
This year, March 20th marks the Chunfen, or spring equinox (the fourth of the 24 seasons of the Chinese agricultural calendar). This date also marks the celebration of Nowruz, one of the most important traditional holidays in Central Asian countries, symbolizing the arrival of spring, the rebirth of nature, and the beginning of a new year.
As Cheng Jianshe, a representative of the event organizer, noted, Xi'an, as the starting point of the ancient Silk Road and an important hub for the Belt and Road Initiative, is a vanguard for cultural exchanges between China and Central Asian countries. The goal of this event is to promote exchanges between different cultures.
The fair is divided into four main zones: a display of cultural goods from the Silk Road, a display of goods from Central Asia, a tasting of international delicacies, and an interactive experience in folk customs.
The fair showcases not only exquisite handicrafts from Central Asia but also high-quality Chinese cultural products. Students from Central Asia also perform traditional dances, and Chinese folk artists display paper cutouts and hanging dolls.
The delicacy tasting area was particularly lively. Participants sampled traditional dishes such as pilaf, shashlik, pastries, and more.
Aidana Sagynbaeva, a student from Kyrgyzstan, eagerly sampled the plov after watching traditional folk dances. She said the events reminded her of Navruz celebrations in her hometown: people having fun, dancing and singing, and sampling delicious dishes.
For Abdusalam Beishenbekov, a student from Kyrgyzstan, such events brought back a taste of his native land and left a deep impression on him. -0-
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