Peng Liyuan, wife of Chinese President Xi Jinping, highlighted the power of cultural and educational ties during her recent visits to Serbia and Hungary. From museums 🏛️ to classrooms 🎒, her trip underscored a vision of global connection through shared heritage and learning.
Museums as Bridges Between Civilizations
At Serbia's National Museum, Peng emphasized that cultural relics aren’t just history—they’re tools for dialogue. 'Museums are windows to the past and halls for building mutual understanding,' she said. The newly opened China Cultural Center in Belgrade, spanning 6,000 square meters, offers classes in Mandarin, tai chi, traditional music 🎵, and calligraphy 🖌️, aiming to deepen Sino-Serbian bonds.
Classrooms Cultivating Friendship
In Budapest, Peng visited a Hungarian-Chinese bilingual school, where students learn paper-cutting ✂️, calligraphy, and Mandarin. Joined by Hungary's First Lady Aniko Levai, Peng encouraged students to 'study hard, explore China, and become ambassadors of friendship.' The school, a symbol of cross-cultural education, has inspired over 1,000 students since its founding.
Her trip reflects China's growing emphasis on 'soft power' to strengthen international ties—one museum visit and language class at a time. 🌍🤝
