“湘”约巴黎，品一盏东方的茶

To celebrate International Tea Day, the Tea for Harmony – Yaji Cultural Salon was held in Paris on May 21.

为庆祝“国际茶日”，“茶和天下·雅集”文化沙龙于5月21日在巴黎举行。

Centered on the theme "Tea for Harmony", the event focused on an immersive tea culture experience. Combining performances, lectures, interactive activities and intangible cultural heritage exhibitions, it comprehensively showcased the unique charm of Hunan's tea culture.

本次活动围绕“茶和天下”主题，聚焦沉浸式茶文化体验，融合展演、讲座、互动及非遗展示等多种形式，全方位展现湖湘茶文化的独特魅力。

In his opening speech at the ceremony, Wang Meng, director of the Chinese Cultural Center in Paris, said that tea is a gift from the East to the world. With its spirit of inclusiveness, harmony with nature and beauty, Chinese tea culture has become a crucial symbol in connecting world civilizations. Hunan province is a major tea-producing region in China and a stronghold of intangible cultural heritage. Its tea art tradition embodies the harmony of nature and humanity, showcasing a distinctive charm of this region. He also expressed his hope that tea could serve as a bridge for dialogue between China and France to deepen cultural exchanges.

巴黎中国文化中心主任王萌在开幕式致辞中表示，茶是东方献给世界的礼物，中国茶文化以包容、自然、和美的精神，已成为沟通世界文明的重要符号。湖南是中国茶叶主产区和非物质文化遗产宝地，其茶艺传统凝结了自然与人文的融合，展现出别具一格的湖湘风韵。他希望以茶为媒，推动中法文化交流深入发展，深化两国文化交流。

In the intangible cultural heritage exhibition segment, a dazzling array of exquisite and unique works of Hunan culture, such as Colorful Hunan Tea, Miao embroidery, Xiang embroidery, and Liling ceramics, were displayed. These works not only showcased Hunan’s profound cultural heritage but also allowed French friends to appreciate Chinese ingenuity up close. The most engaging part was the Lei Cha (pounded tea) interactive experience, which drew a crowd of participants eager to experience this centuries-old tradition.

在非遗展示环节，五彩湘茶、苗绣、湘绣、醴陵彩瓷等湖湘文化代表作依次亮相现场，充分展现了湖南深厚的文化底蕴，让法国友人近距离领略了中国的匠心工艺。其中，最具互动性的擂茶体验环节吸引了众多嘉宾驻足参与并尝试这一传承百年的传统。

Co-organized by the Chinese Cultural Center in Paris and Hunan Provincial Department of Culture and Tourism, this cultural salon aimed to promote Chinese culture beyond national borders, enhance cultural exchanges, and strengthen people-to-people bonds between China and France.

此次活动由巴黎中国文化中心与湖南省文化和旅游厅联合主办，旨在推动中华优秀传统文化“走出去”，加强中法文化交流与民心相通。