Chinese Culture Delights British University in Egypt

An Egyptian student tries out the guzheng, or Chinese zither, on International Day at the British University in Egypt, on April 2, 2019. The China Cultural Center in Cairo participated in the event with 22 other cultural institutions in Egypt from the European Union, the United States, Iraq, Libya, South Africa and other countries and regions. These cultural institutions offered diversified cultural activities, drawing more than 1,000 faculty members and students to attend. [Photo/Chinaculture.org]

Egyptian students watch a demonstration of Chinese calligraphy on International Day at the British University in Egypt, on April 2, 2019. The China Cultural Center in Cairo provided various activities including a photo exhibition, a guzheng performance, calligraphy demonstrations and practice, hand-weaving, as well as books, films and brochures introducing China. [Photo/Chinaculture.org]

Ahmed Hamad, president of the British University of Egypt (second from left), and Hassan Ammar, secretary-general of the university, are pictured visiting the China booth at the university's International Day on April 2, 2019. [Photo/Chinaculture.org]

Egyptian students pose for a photo holding a Chinese oil-paper umbrella on International Day at the British University of Egypt, April 2, 2019. [Photo/Chinaculture.org]

Students pose for photos at booths introducing Chinese culture on International Day at the British University of Egypt, April 2, 2019. Red Chinese knots, lanterns, oil-paper umbrellas and cheongsams attracted many local students. [Photo/Chinaculture.org]