China News Service, Hefei, November 2 (Han Suyuan, Liu Honghe, Fu Tiancheng) "I have been studying in China for more than a year. I love Chinese traditional culture and food. I will also promote the development of China-Thailand relations through my words and deeds. Cultural exch

China News Service, Hefei, November 2nd (Han Suyuan, Liu Honghe, Fu Tiancheng) "I have been studying in China for more than a year. I love Chinese traditional culture and food. I will also promote China-Thailand relations through my words and deeds. to better communicate with Chinese culture,” said Huang Liya, a Thai student from Huangshan University.

The picture shows Thai international student Huang Liya (right) recommending Thai food mango sticky rice to tourists. Photo by Han Suyuan

In order to welcome the 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and Thailand, better promote exchanges between China and Thailand in the fields of culture, tourism, education, youth and other fields, and inject strong momentum into the construction of a world-class leisure, vacation, health and wellness tourism destination in Dahuang Mountain, November 1 The 2024 China-Thailand Cultural Exchange Event will be held at Dalingshan Tourist Resort in Huizhou District, Huangshan City until the 3rd.

There is a proverb in Thailand called "The body has its shadow, and a person must have friends", which means that human development cannot be separated from the support and companionship of friends. China and Thailand are connected by mountains and rivers and have a long-standing friendship, just like two close "good partners".

The picture shows Thai tourists taking a group photo holding Huizhou fish lanterns. Photo by Han Suyuan

Pina Anpingle, Consul General of the Royal Thai Consulate General in Shanghai, said that Thailand and China not only have similar cultures, but also share the same values, which makes the relationship between the two countries closer and long-term. Through this opportunity to spread the culture of Thailand and China, it is also a good start to welcome the 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Thailand and China in 2025. This event built a bridge for exchanges between the people of China and Thailand, especially the exchanges between Anhui Province and Thailand. Here she saw the beautiful landscapes of Huizhou and tasted special delicacies. These were wonderful experiences for her and left a deep impression on her. We look forward to more cooperation between Thailand and China in trade, investment, cultural tourism and people-to-people exchanges in the future.

At the opening ceremony, students from Mahasarakham, Thailand, presented Thai characteristic dance performance "Water Lantern" and Muay Thai boxing performance, allowing the audience to feel the unique charm of Thai culture and winning bursts of applause from the audience. 24 Thai international students and 12 Chinese students from Huangshan University sang "Auld Lang Syne" on the same stage. Students from the two countries used their songs to convey friendship and peace across national borders, which became a highlight of the event.

The picture shows Thai dancers performing the Thai Loy Krathong Festival dance. Photo by Han Suyuan

Huang Liya is a Thai student participating in this chorus. She has been studying economic management at Huangshan University for more than a year. Before the performance, Huang Liya kept asking her Chinese classmates for advice on the Chinese pronunciation of the lyrics backstage and kept practicing. She said: "This time singing with Chinese classmates helped me understand Chinese culture and music better, and it also made me cherish our friendship more. I hope to have more opportunities to communicate with Chinese students in the future."

As soon as the performance ended, Huang Liya, who was still wearing her performance costume, rushed to the "village" on the mountain for a tour, and acted as an interpreter for a Thai businessman selling mango sticky rice. "Mango sticky rice is one of the most famous desserts in Thailand. I want everyone to taste the taste from Thailand. I also like Anhui cuisine, especially stinky mandarin fish." Huang Liya said.(End)