China's pavilion captivates crowds at Jordan's Int'l City Festival

AMMAN, July 24 (Xinhua) -- China's pavilion has emerged as one of the main attractions at the 18th International City Festival, held Thursday at the Zaha Cultural Center in Jordan's capital, Amman.

The festival, a summer highlight on Jordan's cultural calendar, features pavilions from 12 countries, including Bahrain, China, France, Malaysia, Russia, Saudi Arabia, and Türkiye.

Organized by the China Cultural Center in Amman, the Chinese presence includes a cultural pavilion, a food pavilion, and a tourism pavilion, together showcasing traditional Chinese clothing, cuisine, calligraphy, and travel experiences.

"Our participation in cultural events promotes the Chinese language and traditions among Jordanians, as both countries enjoy strong ties," said Randa Al-Yabroudi, deputy manager of the Talal Abu-Ghazaleh (TAG) Confucius Institute, which also contributed to the event. "Jordanians show great interest in Chinese customs, and we always see enthusiastic participation during our activities."

The pavilion's culinary offerings drew particular interest. "I'm used to seeing Chinese culture in movies, but today I got to experience the real taste of Chinese cuisine and culture. It was sensational," said Maryam, a visitor in her 20s.

The event also featured live performances by each participating country. The Chinese performance, presented by the delegation from China's North Minzu University, was a crowd favorite. Through captivating music and graceful dance, it offered a glimpse into China's rich cultural legacy.