On July 31, 2026, Zhang Guoying, wife of the Chinese Ambassador to Sweden, hosted a Chinese cultural exchange and experience event for spouses of ambassadors from the diplomatic corps in Sweden at China Cultural Center in Stockholm. The program included a guided tour of the Heritage Revived: Modern Takes on Chinese Costume Traditions International Touring Exhibition, a cultural performance presented by teachers and students from the China Soong Ching Ling Science and Culture Center for Young People, and interactive Chinese cultural experience activities. Spouses of ambassadors from Pakistan and other countries attended the event.
In her remarks, Madame Zhang Guoying said that appreciation of the beauty of each culture begins with seeing, while the beauty of harmony among cultures grows through listening. She expressed the hope that the exhibition and cultural exchange activities would enable more friends to experience firsthand the unique charm of Chinese culture, enhance mutual understanding through appreciation, deepen friendship through exchanges, and foster closer bonds between peoples through mutual learning among civilizations.。
During the performance, the students presented a rich program featuring Peking Opera, music, and dance, showcasing the unique charm of Chinese culture and the vitality and dynamism of Chinese youth. During the interactive session, the guests enthusiastically participated in a variety of traditional Chinese cultural experiences, including panda painting, Peking Opera costume experiences, Chinese calligraphy, traditional woodblock New Year print making, and tea art. They gained a firsthand appreciation of the profound depth of Chinese culture and engaged in warm and friendly exchanges with the students throughout the event. The atmosphere was lively, warm, and filled with joy.
