A student from the Confucius Institute at Azerbaijan University of Languages performs Chinese poetry recitation during a Chinese New Year cultural event at Baku Book Center in Baku, Azerbaijan, Feb. 11, 2026. The Confucius Institute at Azerbaijan University of Languages hosted a Chinese New Year cultural event here on Wednesday. Over 80 local audience joined students from the institute as well as representatives of Chinese-funded enterprises to enjoy performances including classical Chinese poetry recitations, classic Chinese songs, Chinese folk-style dances, and Peking Opera excerpts. (Xinhua/Chen Junfeng)

A student from the Confucius Institute at Azerbaijan University of Languages performs Chinese folk dance during a Chinese New Year cultural event at Baku Book Center in Baku, Azerbaijan, Feb. 11, 2026. The Confucius Institute at Azerbaijan University of Languages hosted a Chinese New Year cultural event here on Wednesday. Over 80 local audience joined students from the institute as well as representatives of Chinese-funded enterprises to enjoy performances including classical Chinese poetry recitations, classic Chinese songs, Chinese folk-style dances, and Peking Opera excerpts. (Xinhua/Chen Junfeng)

A 90-year-old local woman (1st L) attends a Chinese New Year cultural event at Baku Book Center in Baku, Azerbaijan, Feb. 11, 2026. The Confucius Institute at Azerbaijan University of Languages hosted a Chinese New Year cultural event here on Wednesday. Over 80 local audience joined students from the institute as well as representatives of Chinese-funded enterprises to enjoy performances including classical Chinese poetry recitations, classic Chinese songs, Chinese folk-style dances, and Peking Opera excerpts. (Xinhua/Chen Junfeng)

A faculty member from the Confucius Institute at Azerbaijan University of Languages performs traditional Chinese tea ceremony during a Chinese New Year cultural event at Baku Book Center in Baku, Azerbaijan, Feb. 11, 2026. The Confucius Institute at Azerbaijan University of Languages hosted the Chinese New Year cultural event here on Wednesday. Over 80 local audience joined students from the institute as well as representatives of Chinese-funded enterprises to enjoy performances including classical Chinese poetry recitations, classic Chinese songs, Chinese folk-style dances, and Peking Opera excerpts. (Xinhua/Chen Junfeng)

A student from the Confucius Institute at Azerbaijan University of Languages performs Xinjiang dance during a Chinese New Year cultural event at Baku Book Center in Baku, Azerbaijan, Feb. 11, 2026. The Confucius Institute at Azerbaijan University of Languages hosted a Chinese New Year cultural event here on Wednesday. Over 80 local audience joined students from the institute as well as representatives of Chinese-funded enterprises to enjoy performances including classical Chinese poetry recitations, classic Chinese songs, Chinese folk-style dances, and Peking Opera excerpts. (Xinhua/Chen Junfeng)

A student from the Confucius Institute at Azerbaijan University of Languages performs Peking Opera during a Chinese New Year cultural event at Baku Book Center in Baku, Azerbaijan, Feb. 11, 2026. The Confucius Institute at Azerbaijan University of Languages hosted a Chinese New Year cultural event here on Wednesday. Over 80 local audience joined students from the institute as well as representatives of Chinese-funded enterprises to enjoy performances including classical Chinese poetry recitations, classic Chinese songs, Chinese folk-style dances, and Peking Opera excerpts. (Xinhua/Chen Junfeng)