Foreign friends give thumbs up to Shandong’s rural culture

During the National Day holiday, six foreign friends from Canada, Cambodia, Morocco, Sri Lanka, Uzbekistan, and Nepal visited Chengwu, Heze, and embarked on a "Reading Shandong" journey.

Black pottery, paper cuttings, gourd hot-pressed paintings... They gathered around the intangible cultural heritage inheritors, kneading clay, wielding scissors, and holding brushes, personally experiencing each step of the craftsmanship and feeling the delicacy and patience of traditional skills.

Leaving the dining table, they stepped into the countryside. With game challenges and constant laughter, foreign friends and local residents worked in perfect harmony, experiencing the festive atmosphere of Chinese rural life through the games.

On a late autumn evening, a forest concert was held. Nepalese singer Sardina took the stage and sang, her voice drifting through the trees, conveying heartfelt blessings for China's National Day.

At Jiuniu Town, the Siping Tune takes the stage. Six friends step onto the platform to learn the song, practicing their movements under the teacher's guidance, immersing themselves in the unique charm of traditional opera from southwestern Shandong.

On the stage, Chengwu's fine products were displayed in abundance. Foreign friends, serving as "international ambassadors," examined the products, learned about their stories, and praised and recommended Chengwu's high-quality goods from an overseas perspective.

A chance encounter with the countryside, a fusion of civilizations. A day-long experiential journey allowed foreign friends to appreciate the charm of Chengwu's rural charm and witness the cultural vitality of rural revitalization. Across mountains and seas, they met Chengwu.

大众网记者 刘德龙 菏泽报道