From November 18 to 19, YRCTI, in collaboration with Tashkent State University of Oriental Studies in Uzbekistan, held the China-Uzbekistan Cross-cultural Exchange Activity with the theme of “Exploring Central Plains, Experiencing the Yellow River”. More than 200 faculty and student representatives from both YRCTI and Tashkent State University of Oriental Studies participated in the event.

Faculty representatives from both sides introduced the basic profiles and distinctive educational features of both institutions. They also expressed that China and Uzbekistan are friendly neighbors sharing a common future, with long-standing traditional friendships. In recent years, driven by the Belt and Road Initiative, China and Uzbekistan have further deepened the exchange and cooperation in various fields including politics, economy, culture, and education. This event used culture as a bridge to build an exchange platform, enhancing mutual understanding of each other’s cultures among teachers and students from both countries and fostering friendship among the youth from both countries.

During the subsequent exchange activities, with the theme of “Charm of YRCTI, Voice of the Yellow River, Splendor of Kaifeng, Experience Henan, and Intangible Cultural Heritage Treasures”, YRCTI showcased the charming Central Plains culture and the profound Chinese arts to the Uzbekistani teachers and students through traditional cultural forms like architecture, embroidery, and tea art. Meanwhile, students from Tashkent State University of Oriental Studies presented the unique cultural heritage of Uzbekistan from multiple perspectives, including history, architecture, and cuisine.

Looking forward, YRCTI will further enrich the content and formatsandcarry out cross-cultural exchange activities for faculty and students from higher institutions of more countries to better tell Henan’s stories and disseminate China’s voice to the world.