Recently, the "Tea and the World·Elegant Gathering" event and the China-Morocco Tea Culture Exhibition opened in Essaouira, a city in western Morocco. More than 100 Chinese and foreign guests attended.
Li Changlin, Chinese Ambassador to Morocco, said in his speech at the event that "traditional Chinese tea-making techniques and related customs" will be included in the list of intangible cultural heritage of mankind in Rabat in 2022. This is the contribution of Chinese tea culture to the world's cultural diversity. New honors for contributions.
Li Changlin said that although China and Morocco are far apart, Chinese tea has entered thousands of households in Morocco. This year marks the 65th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and Morocco. The Sino-Moroccan teahouse and tea museum projects in Essaouira that are under construction will help promote cooperation between the two countries in the fields of culture, economy and trade.
Hassan, director of the Department of Culture of the Marrakesh-Safi Region in Morocco, said that tea is a drink shared by the people of Morocco and China and an important part of intangible culture. This exhibition will help continue to promote mutual learning between Moroccan and Chinese civilizations and deepen the friendship between the Moroccan and Chinese peoples.
The "Tea and the World·Elegant Gathering" event and the China-Morocco Tea Culture Exhibition held in Essaouira are divided into four sections: tea culture exhibition, tea lectures, tea art display and tasting, and business promotion.
More than 30 pieces of Sino-Moroccan tea sets and more than 10 kinds of physical teas were on display, including West Lake Longjing, Wuyi Rock Tea, Tieguanyin, Silver Needle and other representative teas, allowing the Moroccan people to experience the rich and diverse tea varieties in China. . The unique traditional Chinese tea art performance demonstrates the inclusiveness of Chinese tea culture in different regions.
The event also invited professionals in calligraphy and painting, guzheng, bamboo weaving and Tai Chi to perform on-site. The colorful performances and interactive activities allowed the guests to experience the life scenes of ancient Chinese literati and appreciate the infinite charm and rich connotation of Chinese tea culture.
