A student from the delegations shows her fish-skin painting. [Photo provided to gojilin.gov.cn]

On June 25, student delegations from the United States and Egypt visited West Beijing Street Historical and Cultural Block in Changchun, Northeast China's Jilin province, offering them a window into the depth and beauty of traditional Chinese culture.

Their first stop was the Jilin Intangible Cultural Heritage Experience Center, where they participated in the intricate art of fish-skin painting under expert guidance. Many students found the process more complex than expected, but were filled with pride upon completing their handmade artworks.

Students dressed in hanfu pose for a group photo. [Photo provided to gojilin.gov.cn]

The highlight of the day came when the students dressed in traditional Chinese clothing, the men in horse-face skirts and women in flowing hanfu, offering a heartfelt connection to China's rich cultural heritage. Laughter and admiration filled the air as cultures intertwined.

Later, the group visited an oil painting gallery showcasing vivid depictions of Changchun's seasonal beauty and cultural life.