The "Caribbean Experience 2024" takes place in Beijing on May 18. [Photo by Wang Yiming/China.org.cn]

The Caucus of Caribbean Embassies in Beijing and the Commercial Office of Haiti organized the "Caribbean Experience 2024" event in the Chinese capital on May 18, celebrating the friendship between China and Caribbean nations, as well as the region's cultural, tourism, and business opportunities.

The event showcased the unique beauty, cuisine, music, and dance of the participating Caribbean countries, which included Antigua and Barbuda, the Commonwealth of the Bahamas, Barbados, the Commonwealth of Dominica, Grenada, Haiti, Jamaica, the Cooperative Republic of Guyana, the Republic of Suriname, and the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago.

Analisa Low, ambassador of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago and chair of the Caucus of Caribbean Embassies, thanked the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of China for its support. She highlighted the close relationship and extensive cultural exchanges between Caribbean countries and China while introducing the cultures and tourism resources of the participating nations.

The event attracted around 800 participants, including diplomats, guests, and visitors. Dahlia Ducreay from Dominica told China.org.cn, "This year marks the 20th anniversary of diplomatic relations between China and Dominica. We feel a strong connection with the Chinese people, almost like family, so we are pleased to share our culture here."

A performance at the "Caribbean Experience 2024" in Beijing on May 18. [Photo by Wang Yiming/China.org.cn]

Visitors join a performance at the "Caribbean Experience 2024" in Beijing on May 18. [Photo by Wang Yiming/China.org.cn]

Visitors learn about the culture of Caribbean countries at the "Caribbean Experience 2024" in Beijing on May 18. [Photo by Wang Yiming/China.org.cn]

Cai Wei (middle), director-general of the Department of Latin American and Caribbean Affairs at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of China, explores Dominican specialties at the "Caribbean Experience 2024" event in Beijing on May 18. [Photo by Wang Yiming/China.org.cn]

The Grenada booth at the "Caribbean Experience 2024" event in Beijing. [Photo provided to China.org.cn]

People pose at the Haiti booth during the "Caribbean Experience 2024" event in Beijing. [Photo provided to China.org.cn]

People pose for photos at the booth of Antigua and Barbuda during the "Caribbean Experience 2024" event in Beijing. [Photo provided to China.org.cn]

People pose for photos at the booth of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago during the "Caribbean Experience 2024" event in Beijing. [Photo provided to China.org.cn]

The booth of the Republic of Suriname at the "Caribbean Experience 2024" event in Beijing. [Photo provided to China.org.cn]

The Barbados booth at the "Caribbean Experience 2024" event in Beijing. [Photo provided to China.org.cn]

Cai Wei (left), director-general of the Department of Latin American and Caribbean Affairs at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of China, talks with visitors at the Bahamas booth during the "Caribbean Experience 2024" event in Beijing. [Photo provided to China.org.cn]

The Jamaica booth at the "Caribbean Experience 2024" event in Beijing. [Photo by Wang Yiming/China.org.cn]

The booth of the Cooperative Republic of Guyana at the "Caribbean Experience 2024" event in Beijing. [Photo provided to China.org.cn]

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