Peruvian students embark on a cultural odyssey in Xuzhou

The Jiangsu Model Art School introduced Peruvian students to the elegance of hanfu attire, traditional opera, folk music, and dance. A runway session blending modern modeling with historical costumes became a highlight, deepening their appreciation for Han-era aesthetics.

Meanwhile, Gulou Primary School—a century-old institution famed as a "cradle of young inventors" in Jiangsu province—opened doors to robotics, guzheng performances, lacquer fan painting, and seal carving. The Peruvian group also visited over a dozen Chinese host families, fostering cross-cultural friendships through shared meals and conversations.

A family-hosted excursion took the visitors to Xuzhou's iconic historical sites, including the Lion Mountain Chu King Mausoleum, the Han Dynasty Terracotta Warriors Museum, and the Undercity Ruins Museum. These landmarks vividly illustrated the city's role as a cradle of Han civilization, leaving the Peruvians awestruck.

"Xuzhou's history is breathtaking. This experience truly showed us how 'civilizations flourish through exchange,'" remarked one participant, echoing the group's newfound admiration for China's cultural legacy.