International guests for SCO Tianjin Summit experience China's intangible cultural heritage

A staff member displays kite-making craft before a welcoming banquet at the Meijiang Convention and Exhibition Center in Tianjin, north China, Aug. 31, 2025. Chinese President Xi Jinping and his wife, Peng Liyuan, on Sunday hosted a banquet in China's port city of Tianjin to welcome international guests who are here to attend the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Summit 2025.

Before the banquet, the guests watched and experienced China's intangible cultural heritages, having friendly exchanges in a harmonious atmosphere. (Xinhua/Bi Xiaoyang)

Guests communicate before a welcoming banquet at the Meijiang Convention and Exhibition Center in Tianjin, north China, Aug. 31, 2025. Chinese President Xi Jinping and his wife, Peng Liyuan, on Sunday hosted a banquet in China's port city of Tianjin to welcome international guests who are here to attend the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Summit 2025.

Before the banquet, the guests watched and experienced China's intangible cultural heritages, having friendly exchanges in a harmonious atmosphere. (Xinhua/Bi Xiaoyang)

Guests communicate before a welcoming banquet at the Meijiang Convention and Exhibition Center in Tianjin, north China, Aug. 31, 2025. Chinese President Xi Jinping and his wife, Peng Liyuan, on Sunday hosted a banquet in China's port city of Tianjin to welcome international guests who are here to attend the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Summit 2025.

Before the banquet, the guests watched and experienced China's intangible cultural heritages, having friendly exchanges in a harmonious atmosphere. (Xinhua/Bi Xiaoyang)

A guest tries lacquer fan crafting before a welcoming banquet at the Meijiang Convention and Exhibition Center in Tianjin, north China, Aug. 31, 2025. Chinese President Xi Jinping and his wife, Peng Liyuan, on Sunday hosted a banquet in China's port city of Tianjin to welcome international guests who are here to attend the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Summit 2025.

Before the banquet, the guests watched and experienced China's intangible cultural heritages, having friendly exchanges in a harmonious atmosphere. (Xinhua/Bi Xiaoyang)

A staff member displays lacquer fan craft before a welcoming banquet at the Meijiang Convention and Exhibition Center in Tianjin, north China, Aug. 31, 2025. Chinese President Xi Jinping and his wife, Peng Liyuan, on Sunday hosted a banquet in China's port city of Tianjin to welcome international guests who are here to attend the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Summit 2025.

Before the banquet, the guests watched and experienced China's intangible cultural heritages, having friendly exchanges in a harmonious atmosphere. (Xinhua/Bi Xiaoyang)

A staff member displays a Yangliuqing woodblock new year picture before a welcoming banquet at the Meijiang Convention and Exhibition Center in Tianjin, north China, Aug. 31, 2025. Chinese President Xi Jinping and his wife, Peng Liyuan, on Sunday hosted a banquet in China's port city of Tianjin to welcome international guests who are here to attend the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Summit 2025.

Before the banquet, the guests watched and experienced China's intangible cultural heritages, having friendly exchanges in a harmonious atmosphere. (Xinhua/Bi Xiaoyang)

Guests experience Chinese tea culture before a welcoming banquet at the Meijiang Convention and Exhibition Center in Tianjin, north China, Aug. 31, 2025. Chinese President Xi Jinping and his wife, Peng Liyuan, on Sunday hosted a banquet in China's port city of Tianjin to welcome international guests who are here to attend the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Summit 2025.

Before the banquet, the guests watched and experienced China's intangible cultural heritages, having friendly exchanges in a harmonious atmosphere. (Xinhua/Bi Xiaoyang)

A staff member displays filigree mosaic craft before a welcoming banquet at the Meijiang Convention and Exhibition Center in Tianjin, north China, Aug. 31, 2025. Chinese President Xi Jinping and his wife, Peng Liyuan, on Sunday hosted a banquet in China's port city of Tianjin to welcome international guests who are here to attend the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Summit 2025.

Before the banquet, the guests watched and experienced China's intangible cultural heritages, having friendly exchanges in a harmonious atmosphere. (Xinhua/Bi Xiaoyang)