African connection
African people are also leaving their footprints in Beijing through their interactions with residents.
Davis Murima, a 32-year-old trade officer from Kenya's Ministry of Trade, Investments and Industry, is currently in Beijing on an exchange program at the University of International Business and Economics. Since August, he has volunteered as a docent at Feng's Culture and Tourism Center, sharing his knowledge and explaining to visitors details about the exhibits.
"When I'm here, I learn a lot about how the Chinese are interested in understanding tourism, agriculture, and culture in Africa, and I can interact not only with Chinese but different people from other continents," said Murima.
"It gives me an avenue to understand how culture makes people different, and the diversity of different regions."
He added that his experiences in China have extended beyond Beijing. Murima said he is particularly interested in observing how Chinese society functions so efficiently, with a focus on collaboration.
"Africa has distinctive cultures, and some of these cultures have been well preserved until now, such as the Maasai community in East Africa," Murima said.
"I hope that the unique cultures of Africa can be passed on from generation to generation, traversing oceans and continents, to be known by more people in the world."
