Participants experience the making of traditional Chinese round fans during an event marking the International Chinese Language Day in Baku, Azerbaijan, April 20, 2026. (Xinhua/Chen Junfeng)

Students from the Confucius Institute at Baku State University introduce the evolution of the Chinese character Ma, which means "horse," during an event marking the International Chinese Language Day in Baku, Azerbaijan, April 20, 2026. (Xinhua/Chen Junfeng)

Participants experience traditional Chinese rubbing art during an event marking the International Chinese Language Day in Baku, Azerbaijan, April 20, 2026. (Xinhua/Chen Junfeng)