As a bridge between two ancient civilizations, fine treasures facilitate frequent cultural exchanges between China and Greece. Xu Li, spouse of the Greek Ambassador to China, promotes China-Greek cultural integration with her rich cross-cultural experience, showcasing the unique charm of both civilizations to the world.
Xu Li often treats her foreign guests with authentic Chinese cuisine and recommends pearl jewelry, silk products and Chinese tea as ideal gifts for them. For family banquets, jasmine tea is her top choice. Boasting a delicate and unique fragrance, it is widely popular among international guests, serving as a natural icebreaker to enliven the atmosphere and spread profound Chinese tea culture.
Meanwhile, she actively introduces authentic Greek lifestyle to Chinese people. Greek yogurt, feta cheese, olive oil and red wine are now widely available in China. She has published a book to share simple Mediterranean diet recipes with easily accessible local ingredients, allowing Chinese people to cook healthy and authentic Greek dishes effortlessly and integrate Mediterranean cuisine into daily life.
Olive oil and honey are her must-bring items from Greece. She also loves bringing iconic Greek "evil eye" souvenirs including accessories and garments to China. Trendy worldwide, these items symbolize protection and carry unique Mediterranean cultural significance.
She also highly recommends Chinese porcelain and tea sets for Greek visitors. Featuring exquisite design, traditional craftsmanship and practicality, these cultural creations perfectly embody oriental aesthetics and are worthy of collection. She suggests selecting such fine cultural and creative products from museum shops, which feature authentic local characteristics and exquisite quality.
Serving as precious carriers of civilization, diverse treasures link China and Greece. The two time-honored civilizations continue to thrive via mutual learning and cultural communication.
(Video: Yang Yang, Zuo Likun, Zhang Jing, Fu Bo and Dong Jirong)
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