Islamabad (Bilal Javaid, Bureau Chief):- On the auspicious occasion of the 74th anniversary of the China-Pakistan diplomatic relation celebration held on 21st and 22nd May 2025. China Embassy arranged a first-time Chinese tea gala under the ‘Tea and Harmony – Yaji Cultural Salon’ and ‘Hanfu’ try-on activity, offering a unique opportunity to wear and learn about traditional Chinese attire at Sir Syed Memorial Hall, Islamabad, Pakistan.
Moreover, 21st May is not only the day of establishment of diplomatic relations in 1951 between China and Pakistan but also recognized as International Tea Day by UNESCO in 2019. This year is the first time the Chinese Embassy organized the Tea and Harmony – Yaji Cultural Saloon in Pakistan, reflecting the shared values of peace, friendship, and cultural appreciation to reinforce the enduring partnership between the two nations.
The event also featured a rich blend of traditional Chinese culture and art, showcasing a special exhibition and live demonstration of classical Chinese Tea-making Techniques, inviting guests from various walks of life to experience the elegance and serenity of Chinese Tea Culture, from the delicate tea ceremony to regional tea traditions, the demonstrations highlighted the diversity and depth of Chinese heritage.
Adding to the immersive experience, the organizers also invited attendees to participate in a Hanfu try-on activity, offering a unique opportunity to wear and learn about traditional Chinese attire, symbolizing and building a new dimension of harmony between the two cultures.
Some pictures are presented hereby for a worldwide audience and discerning eyes of those who have keen interests in the culture of the exotic lands of the world to build harmony, understanding, and friendship among the peace-loving peoples of the entire globe, a home abode of mankind.
Some pictorial highlights of the event are attached below for witness of the discerning eyes;
Pic 1: A Chinese woman demonstrates traditional Chinese Tea at the “Tea and Harmony – Yaji Cultural Salon” exhibition, held at Sir Syed Memorial Hall, Islamabad, Pakistan, to celebrate the 74th anniversary of China-Pakistan diplomatic relations on 22nd May 2025.
Pic 2: Below, the honorable guests, including the ambassador of the People’s Republic of China, His Excellency Jiang Zaidong, and the Honorable Speaker of the National Assembly of Pakistan, Sardar Ayaz Sadiq, experience the Chinese delights at the event.
Pic 3: The respected guests enjoying the Chinese delights of Tea and Harmony – Yaji Cultural Salon” exhibition at the event venue, Islamabad, Pakistan.
Pic 4: A Pakistani student prepares traditional Chinese tea after receiving a demonstration during the ‘Tea and Harmony – Yaji Cultural Salon’ exhibition held to celebrate the 74th anniversary of China-Pakistan diplomatic relations at Sir Syed Memorial Hall, Islamabad.
Pic 5, 6: Chinese traditional tea-making ladies are serving and entertaining Pakistani visitors during the “Tea and Harmony – Yaji Cultural Salon” exhibition, held to celebrate the 74th anniversary of China-Pakistan diplomatic relations at Sir Syed Memorial Hall, Islamabad, Pakistan.
Pic 7: A young Chinese Artist performs on the traditional GuZheng during the “Tea and Harmony – Yaji Cultural Salon” and Hanfu try-on activity of traditional Chinese attire exhibition, His Excellency Jiang Zaidong, Ambassidor Republic of China and the Honorable Speaker of the National Assembly of Pakistan, Sardar Ayaz Sadiq amusing by the performance of the young Chinese artist/musician at the memorable celebrations of the 74th Anniversary of China-Pakistan Diplomatic Relationship.
Pic 8: A view of young Chinese artist performance on the traditional GuZheng during the “Tea and Harmony – Yaji Cultural Salon” and Hanfu try-on activity of traditional Chinese attire exhibition.
Pic 9: Group photo of the Chinese Artists and Children along with Embassy Staff pose for a photo during Tea and Harmony – Yaji Cultural Salon, exhibition at Islamabad, Pakistan.
Pic 10: A photo of visitors with the honorable Mr. Chen Peng, Cultural Counselor of the Embassy of the People’s Republic of China, during the Tea and Harmony – Yaji Cultural Saloon exhibition at Islamabad.
Pic 11: Honorable Mr. Chen Peng, Cultural Counselor of the Embassy of the People’s Republic of China, joins students from the National University of Modern Languages (NUML) after Tea and Harmony – Yaji Cultural Saloon Exhibition for a group photo at Sir Syed Memorial Hall, Islamabad, Pakistan.
Pic 12: A random view of Chinese and Pakistani friends holding the flags to exchange influential emotions and celebrate the relations between the two nations on the eve of the 74th anniversary of China’s diplomatic relations with Pakistan at Sir Syed Memorial Hall, Islamabad, Pakistan.
