Students from Jiangsu University learn how tea was made in the Song Dynasty. [Photo/Yangtze Evening News]

On April 26, an event exploring traditional Chinese culture was held at the Zhenjiang Folk Culture and Art Museum in Zhenjiang, Jiangsu. Organized by the Language and Culture Center of Jiangsu University, 43 international and Chinese students experienced firsthand the unique charm of Chinese tea culture.

Students admire cultural artifacts at the Zhenjiang Folk Culture and Art Museum. [Photo/Yangtze Evening News]

At the venue, guides provided detailed introductions to Zhenjiang's intangible cultural heritage and folklore, leading the students as they admired the museum's collection of cultural artifacts. The exhibits not only showcased the richness of Zhenjiang's folk art but also offered profound insights into Chinese traditional culture.

Under the guidance of an intangible cultural heritage practitioner named Song Lianke, the students tried their hand at "Dian Cha", a way of drinking tea in the Song Dynasty (960-1279). Song explained and demonstrated each step, from selecting and grinding tea leaves to warming the teacups, pouring the hot water, and finally serving the tea.

As a base for international students' education at Jiangsu University, the Zhenjiang Folk Culture and Art Museum plays an active role in cultivating an understanding and appreciation of China's national conditions among international students.