Ancient echoes, new voices
Updated: Jun 24, 2025 By Hou Chenchen in Beijing and Zhu Xingxin in Taiyuan China Daily
"I realized now how much time and dedication craftsmen put into mastering skills and passing down these traditions through the ages down to their kids … I'm glad that it's still being taught today and I'm glad I learned it myself," said Bernardus Uitdewilligen, 19.
"This exposure to Chinese culture is important for us to have a greater worldview and connect across boundaries," said John Ellis Famariss, 18.
The delegation also visited Shanxi Agricultural University, where they interacted with Chinese students and were drawn to a Labubu toy brought by Han Lingda, a 21-year-old student from the university. "I didn't expect today's atmosphere to be so warm, and I didn't expect to gain so many new friendships," Han said.
