In a heartwarming display of cultural camaraderie, Peng Liyuan, wife of Chinese President Xi Jinping, visited the iconic Buda Castle in Budapest on Thursday. During her visit, she had the pleasure of sharing a cup of tea with Zsuzsanna Nagy, the wife of Hungarian President Tamas Sulyok.
The two first ladies took the time to admire the exquisite Hungarian Herend porcelain and the intricate traditional embroidery craftsmanship on display. Peng expressed her admiration for the stunning porcelain pieces and the superb embroidery skills, highlighting how these art forms symbolize the rich civilizations of both China and Hungary.
\"Porcelain and embroidery are common symbols of the civilizations of China and Hungary,\" Peng remarked. She emphasized the importance of artists from both nations strengthening exchanges and mutual learning to promote cultural integration.
The visit also included a briefing on the restoration efforts of the historic Szent Istvan Hall at Buda Castle. Peng was impressed by the meticulous restoration skills demonstrated by Hungarian experts and expressed her hope for enhanced cooperation in the protection and restoration of cultural relics. \"So that historical legacies could be better passed on,\" she added.
During their friendly and cordial chat over tea, Peng praised Hungary as a beautiful country with hospitable people. \"There are many similarities between the cultures of China and Hungary, and the two peoples share a deep sense of affinity,\" she stated.
The enduring friendship between China and Hungary was a key theme of the visit. Peng highlighted the solid foundation of this relationship and expressed her hope that the bond between the two countries would be passed down through generations, growing stronger over time.
During her visit, she had the pleasure of sharing a cup of tea with Zsuzsanna Nagy, the wife of Hungarian President Tamas Sulyok.
Peng expressed her admiration for the stunning porcelain pieces and the superb embroidery skills, highlighting how these art forms symbolize the rich civilizations of both China and Hungary.
\"So that historical legacies could be better passed on,\" she added.
\"There are many similarities between the cultures of China and Hungary, and the two peoples share a deep sense of affinity,\" she stated.
