🔍 Beijing buzzed with creativity as journalists covering the 2024 Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) Summit swapped microphones for paintbrushes! The summit’s media center transformed into a cultural playground, showcasing China’s vibrant intangible heritage.
🎨 Hands-on highlights:
Peking Opera masks: Reporters learned the symbolism behind bold colors and intricate designs – red for loyalty, black for integrity.
Beijing kites: Ancient crafting techniques met modern creativity as journalists assembled traditional phoenix-shaped kites.
Cloisonné magic: The 'Blue Jingtai' enamelware process wowed attendees with its fiery fusion of copper and colored glass.
Filigree inlay: Delicate metal-twisting workshops proved patience is an art form 💫
🇨🇳🌍 \"This isn’t just reporting – it’s connecting through shared creativity,\" one journalist remarked while trying calligraphy. The cultural showcase highlights how FOCAC bridges continents beyond politics and trade.
