China-Latin America cultural tour opens in Peru

The third China-Latin America Cultural Tour Exhibition kicked off on Monday at the Pontifical Catholic University of Peru (PUCP), featuring a Chinese book and cultural product exhibition alongside live demonstrations of intangible cultural heritage. The event drew around 150 attendees, including representatives from Peru's and China's cultural sectors, as well as faculty and students from PUCP.

The exhibition centers on three main themes: publishing, cultural creativity and intangible cultural heritage. It features over 500 Chinese books ranging from themed titles and Chinese language textbooks to traditional culture volumes and children's picture books, and more than 100 cultural and creative products with a modern Chinese flair. Chinese artists also performed glove puppetry and paper-cutting, creating a lively and engaging atmosphere.

A representative from the Bureau of International Communication under China's State Council Information Office noted that the selection of books and cultural products was curated to highlight Chinese development insights, cultural depth, and the growing global interest in learning Chinese, especially among Generation Z audiences. The aim, they said, is to share the beauty of Chinese culture and the path of its development more intuitively and to deepen people-to-people and cultural exchanges between China and Peru.

Zhao Xiaoming, counselor at the Chinese Embassy in Peru, said in his remarks that China and Peru, both ancient civilizations, enjoy a strong foundation and great potential for cultural cooperation. He expressed hope that more people would gain a deeper understanding of traditional Chinese culture and become active participants in bilateral cultural exchange.

Maribel Temoche Cortez, the local director of the Confucius Institute at PUCP, remarked that the exhibition's carefully curated books and cultural products offer the Peruvian public a window into the charm and wisdom of China's development. She expressed hope that the event would inspire more people to explore the essence of Chinese culture.

Zhao Lihong, Chinese director of the Confucius Institute at PUCP, said that performances of Chinese intangible cultural heritage are well received in Peru, with this event drawing enthusiastic responses and registrations from students and local residents during the lead-up.