China, Nepal celebrate ties with tea in Beijing

The Nepal Tea-Tasting Festival: Strengthening Nepal-China Cultural Bonds, co-hosted by the Nepali Embassy in China and the Silk Road Cities Alliance, was held in Beijing.

The Nepal Tea-Tasting Festival: Strengthening Nepal-China Cultural Bonds, takes place in Beijing. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]

Guests were treated to various Nepalese teas, such as black, white, green and milk tea, learning about the country’s rich tea tradition and tea-making techniques. Participants were also invited to try their hand at Chinese calligraphy, paper-cutting and tea ceremony.

Guests try their hand at calligraphy at the event in Beijing on Jan 17, 2025. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]

The event also unveiled several cooperation projects to mark the 70th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic ties between China and Nepal, which include the Beijing-Kathmandu cultural tour, China-Nepal youth exchanges, a green development forum, and dragon boat races.

Nepalese Ambassador to China Krishna Prasad Oli and his wife greet guests at the event in Beijing on Jan 17, 2025. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]