Defense Attache of the Chinese Embassy in Lebanon Ouyang Haisheng delivers a speech at the cultural event. (Photo:Peng Xi)

Beirut (People's Daily) - Chinese peacekeepers with the UN Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) held a China International Night on Saturday in Beirut. The cultural event was attended by over 700 UNIFIL officials, local residents, and visiting Chinese.

The 18th UNIFIL Chinese unit prepared over 800 dishes representing eight regional cuisines from China. The event also featured demonstrations on Chinese tea art and traditional Guzheng performances. 

Members of the Chinese peacekeepers unit perform Kung Fu with their foreign counterparts. (Photo:Peng Xi)

The foreign guests were exposed to several long-standing traditions and other Chinese cultural customs.

While serving abroad, the peacekeeping unit not only shoulders the responsibilities that come with safeguarding regional security but willingly educate foreigners on Chinese culture, said Shen Yanxi, deputy head of the construction and workers division in Lebanon.

Shen also emphasized that by hosting a Chinese cultural event, it enables friendly forces and locals to gain a more profound and stronger connection with China.

Guests enjoy watching Chinese traditional tea art. (Photo:Xu Shengang)

 “Compiled by Ryan Yaoran Yu and Da Hang”