Tea Day event brews global cultural exchange in Beijing

陈小将

Amani Altartir (front left), wife of Jordanian ambassador to China, is welcomed during an event marking the International Tea Day in Beijing on May 21, 2025. [Photo by Wu Xiaohui/chinadaily.com.cn]

The wives of ambassadors and international students gathered in Beijing on Wednesday to share their countries' tea traditions in celebration of International Tea Day, fostering global cultural exchange.

The event, hosted by the China Institute for Innovation and Development Strategy, welcomed participants from more than ten countries, including Uzbekistan, Pakistan, Qatar, Singapore, Azerbaijan, Kuwait and Jordan.

"Tea brings us together, shapes our hospitality, and deepens our understanding of one another," said Marium Mahmood, wife of Pakistan's ambassador. "From Moroccan mint to British afternoon tea, from Chinese Longjing to Pakistani doodh patti, every tradition pours its own warmth, heritage, and beauty into the cup."