Pakistani students have won first prize at the 7th International Culture and Arts Festival of Sichuan Agricultural University (SAU), held on November 5 at the university’s Chengdu campus in China.
The event brought together international student teams from 19 countries, providing a platform to showcase their national cultures through exhibition stalls, traditional food, handicrafts and a cultural costume runway show.
The Pakistani team’s presentation attracted attention for its traditional dishes and colourful clothing representing different regions and communities across the country.
The achievement highlighted Pakistan’s cultural heritage and the contribution of Pakistani students to international cultural exchange in China.
Pakistani Food Stall Attracts Chinese and International Students
The Pakistani team presented a selection of popular traditional dishes, introducing visitors to the country’s diverse food culture.
Its menu included biryani, chana chaat, sweet kheer and traditional Pakistani black tea.
The food stall attracted a steady flow of Chinese students, international participants and university faculty members who visited to sample the dishes and learn more about Pakistani cuisine.
Food played an important role in the festival, with participating countries presenting signature dishes and traditional refreshments as part of their cultural exhibitions.
The Pakistani students used the opportunity to introduce visitors to the flavours and hospitality associated with their country’s food traditions.
Traditional Pakistani Dresses Highlight Regional Diversity
The Pakistani team also presented traditional clothing representing different regions and communities.
Students wore attire associated with Punjab, Sindh, Gilgit and Saraiki culture, highlighting the country’s regional diversity through colours, fabrics and traditional designs.
The cultural costume runway show was one of the main attractions of the festival. Participants from different countries displayed their traditional clothing, handicrafts and cultural accessories before the audience.
Sichuan Agricultural University’s official report confirmed that the runway show featured traditional clothing from several regions, including Southeast Asia, India, Russia, Mongolia and African countries.
The presentations allowed students and visitors to explore the cultural identities and traditions of different communities.
Pakistani Student Highlights Importance of Cultural Exchange
Kamran Javed, a Pakistani master’s student at Sichuan Agricultural University, expressed pride in representing Pakistan at the international event.
He said he was enjoying his academic experience in China and appreciated the positive response from Chinese students and international participants.
“The response from Chinese students and international friends has been encouraging,” he said.
Javed added that cultural events provide valuable opportunities for people from different backgrounds to understand one another and strengthen people-to-people exchanges.
His remarks reflected the broader purpose of the festival, which aimed to encourage interaction among international students and promote appreciation of different cultures.
Sichuan Agricultural University Promotes International Cultural Understanding
The seventh edition of the International Culture and Arts Festival was organised by Sichuan Agricultural University’s Office of International Cooperation and International College, with support from the Student International Exchange Center.
According to the university’s official report published on November 8, the November 5 event featured cultural exhibition booths and a traditional costume runway show. Representatives from 19 countries participated.
The university described the festival as an opportunity for international students to present their national traditions while allowing Chinese students and visitors to experience cultures from around the world.
The event also encouraged interaction through food, traditional clothing, handicrafts and cultural displays.
Pakistan-China People-to-People Exchanges Gain Momentum
The achievement adds to the growing contribution of Pakistani students studying in Chinese universities to cultural and educational exchanges between the two countries.
Pakistani students regularly participate in university activities, academic programmes and cultural events that introduce Chinese audiences to Pakistan’s traditions, history and society.
Sichuan Agricultural University has previously hosted Pakistani students at its international cultural festivals. In April 2024, students from The Islamia University of Bahawalpur also participated in the university’s fifth International Culture and Arts Festival, presenting Pakistani traditional clothing, jewellery, handicrafts, local food and cultural performances.
The latest first-prize achievement further highlights the role of student participation in strengthening cultural understanding and friendship between Pakistan and China.
Through such activities, international students can represent their countries, share their heritage and build lasting connections with people from different backgrounds.
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