Beijing's Shijingshan district launched the "Welcome to Hungary - Tourism and Culture Week" exhibition Tuesday to mark the 75th anniversary of China-Hungary diplomatic relations and strengthen bilateral cooperation.
The exhibition entrance displays information about Hungarian Culture Week in Beijing's Shijingshan district, Dec. 17, 2024. [Photo by Yan Bin/China.org.cn]
Chinese and Hungarian officials attended the Dec. 17 opening ceremony of the weeklong event, which runs through Dec. 23. The exhibition showcases Hungary's scenery and culture and is divided into five themed sections: European impressions, Budapest's architecture, traditional crafts, regional cuisine and bilateral partnerships.
A visitor examines the "Heart of Europe" display at the Hungarian cultural exhibition in Beijing, Dec. 17, 2024. [Photo by Yan Bin/China.org.cn]
A Hungarian wine-tasting session was held on-site, allowing visitors to experience the country's wine culture through tastings. The exhibition also offers Hungarian cuisine and coffee for visitors taking breaks. "We hired a Hungarian chef to prepare the local goulash soup and chicken," a staff member said.
A server presents Hungarian chicken at the cultural exhibition in Beijing's Shijingshan district, Dec. 17, 2024. [Photo by Yan Bin/China.org.cn]
The exhibition was organized by the Publicity Department of the Shijingshan District Party Committee and hosted by the Shijingshan District Culture and Tourism Bureau and the Foreign Affairs Office of the Shijingshan District People's Government.