The Silk Road Hall of Central Asia Park in Xi'an on Feb 12 welcomed a unique group of guests: over 20 culinary and artistic talents from 10 Eurasian and African countries. They set up a vibrant Silk Road Cultural Market, offering locals and tourists a rich cultural exchange experience.

Participants from Algeria, Pakistan, Spain, Russia, the Czech Republic, Georgia, Sweden, Sierra Leone, Congo, and Zambia brought food and handcrafted artworks, transforming the venue into a lively international marketplace.

A Xi'an local is attracted by a hat at a booth. [Photo/Xi'an Daily]

The event featured 10 well-arranged booths displaying national delicacies and handmade crafts. Visitors enjoyed Pakistani chicken corn soup, Russian milk biscuits, Swedish cheese treats, and Georgian red wine, while Zambian and Sierra Leonean artisans showcased intricate handicrafts.

At the Spanish booth, Juan, a young chef, made traditional Spanish pancakes, filling them with creamy dairy and cocoa paste. "Delicious!" a visitor praised. Juan, in fluent Chinese, invited more people to try his creation.

Juan from Spain carefully makes traditional Spanish pancakes. [Photo/Xi'an Daily]

Meanwhile, Zambian student Chiko admired Chinese porcelain and expressed her appreciation for its craftsmanship. The exhibit's curator welcomed future collaborations with international artists like her.

A business couple from Georgia introduces their wine. [Photo/Xi'an Daily]

A business couple dressed in traditional Georgian attire introduced Georgian wine and performed a lively folk dance. They also highlighted Xi'an's role in fostering global trade.

A representative from the Silk Road Hall emphasized the importance of cultural and economic exchanges in strengthening international ties and said that the hall will host more global events in the future.