A China Cultural Corner attracted visitors to COMSATS University Islamabad (CUI) during its Students Week, which began on November 10 and brought together students from different countries for sports competitions and cultural activities.
The event provided an opportunity for international students to showcase their cultural heritage, exchange experiences and promote understanding among different communities.
According to CUI’s International Admissions Unit, the university has more than 400 international students from 18 countries across its campuses. These students are enrolled in undergraduate and graduate programmes.
All students were invited to participate in Students Week, which celebrates creativity, talent, teamwork, sportsmanship and cross-cultural interaction.
International cultural stalls showcase global traditions
The event featured cultural booths representing Türkiye, Sudan, China, Palestine, Bangladesh, Yemen, Afghanistan, Somalia, Kenya and Sri Lanka.
Each stall introduced visitors to different cultural traditions, offering students an opportunity to share aspects of their countries’ heritage and identity.
The Chinese stall, organised by the China Study Center at COMSATS University Islamabad, attracted particular interest through its display of traditional handicrafts and cultural artefacts.
The exhibits included Chinese knots, kites, paintings, folded architectural models and traditional paper-cutting designs.
These items offered visitors a glimpse into Chinese craftsmanship, decorative traditions and artistic heritage.
Chinese handicrafts highlight traditional art
Chinese knots, paper-cutting and kite-making represent different forms of traditional Chinese folk art.
Chinese knotting is a decorative craft that uses intricate patterns and interwoven cords to create ornaments. Paper-cutting is another traditional art form in which artists create detailed designs by cutting patterns into paper.
Kites also have a long history in China, where they developed into an important cultural and recreational tradition.
By displaying these objects, the China Cultural Corner provided students with an opportunity to explore Chinese artistic traditions and learn about the cultural meanings behind different handicrafts.
Students Week promotes Pakistan-China friendship
The cultural showcase also highlighted the importance of educational and people-to-people exchanges in strengthening Pakistan-China relations.
Live cultural demonstrations gave attendees a closer look at Chinese traditions and encouraged interaction between students from different backgrounds.
Such activities allow international students to share their cultures beyond classrooms, helping build friendships and mutual understanding through direct participation.
The China Study Center’s involvement also reflects the role of universities and academic platforms in promoting awareness of Chinese culture in Pakistan.
COMSATS international community supports cultural exchange
With more than 400 international students representing 18 countries, COMSATS University Islamabad provides a diverse campus environment for academic and cultural interaction.
Students Week brought this international community together through sports competitions, cultural displays and collaborative activities.
The China Cultural Corner added to the celebrations by introducing visitors to traditional Chinese art and craftsmanship while providing a platform to highlight the longstanding friendship between Pakistan and China.
The event demonstrated how university-based cultural programmes can strengthen international understanding and encourage closer connections among young people.
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