DUSHANBE, 28.07.2025 (NIAT Khovar) – A youth exchange program titled “Silk Road Youth Symphony and Gathering in China for Peace” has commenced in China, involving young representatives from Central Asia and China.

Running from July 23 to 30 across Beijing, Yulin, and Zhengzhou, the program aims to foster cultural cooperation, strengthen friendship, and promote regional peace and stability.

Participants come from China, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, and Azerbaijan.

The Tajik delegation toured Yulin, Shaanxi Province, engaging in cultural and educational events including visits to the Northern Shaanxi Folk Song Museum, participation in the traditional Yangge song and dance, and a visit to Zhengbeitai Fortress near the Great Wall. They also explored Yulin’s historic street at night, experiencing intangible cultural heritage such as paper cutting, wood carving, and willow weaving.

The program continues with student meetings, cultural exhibitions, Dragon Boat races, and visits to museums, innovation hubs, and historic sites in various Chinese cities.