On the occasion of “May 19 China Tourism Day,” the China Cultural Center in the UAE will launch a series of three events from May 17 to May 27, combining Chinese tourism, art, and intangible cultural heritage experiences, inviting local audiences to immerse themselves in Chinese culture and tourism resources.
1. Abu Dhabi Chinese Culture and Tourism Festival
On May 17, 2025, the Center will co-host the Abu Dhabi Chinese Culture and Tourism Festival with the Sharjah Ladies Club. The event will feature tourism promotions, dragon and drum performances, tea art tastings, calligraphy workshops, lantern-making workshops, and lucky red envelope prize draws. The event is open to the public, and female guests are especially welcome to attend and participate (entry is limited to women and boys under 8 years old).
Event Time:
May 17, 17:00–22:00
Event Location:
Sharjah Ladies Club
Admission Fee for Non-Club Members:
AED 50 per person (ages 10 and above), half price for children under 10
Special Gift:
The first 100 guests to arrive will receive a complimentary traditional Chinese dessert.
For more information, please scan the QR code below or click the event link:
2. “Harmony through Tea” – A Refined Gathering to Savor the Essence of Chinese Tea Art and Appreciate the Timeless Beauty of Indigo Dyeing
From May 19 to 21, 2025, the Embassy of China in the UAE, the China Cultural Center in the UAE, and the Sino-Foreign Cultural Exchange Center will jointly host the 2025 “Harmony through Tea” · Refined Gathering event in collaboration with the Bassam Freiha Art Foundation in Abu Dhabi. Centered around Chinese tea culture, the event will also feature the “Taste of Nature · Encounter with China Blue” workshop, showcasing the inheritance and innovation of traditional Chinese indigo dyeing. By integrating traditional dyeing arts, the event highlights the unique charm of Eastern aesthetics and promotes China-UAE cultural exchange from a global artistic perspective.
Public Day:
May 20 (Open to the public)
Venue:
Bassam Freiha Art Foundation
Activities:
- Chinese Tea Culture Experience
- Indigo Dyeing Workshop – Anning Tie-dye Studio
- Indigo Dyeing Workshop – Blue Calico Interactive Studio
- Indigo Dyeing Workshop – Miao Wax-dyeing Studio
- Fragrance Culture Appreciation & Sachet-Making Workshop
Registration Method:
Please leave a message via our official account. The Center will randomly select lucky followers to receive admission invitations.
3. “A Cross-Sea Encounter: Stories of Cultural Exchange in the Forbidden City” Workshop
From May 26 to May 27, the Center, in collaboration with the UAE’s “Hundred Schools Project” demonstration schools for Chinese teaching, the Palace Museum in China, and the Sino-Foreign Cultural Exchange Center, will jointly launch the workshop “A Cross-Sea Encounter: Stories of Cultural Exchange in the Forbidden City.” The workshop will visit two schools in the UAE. Using the Palace Museum’s collections of blue-and-white porcelain and clocks as a medium, experts from the Palace Museum will guide UAE students to explore fascinating chapters of cultural exchange between the East and the West.
This series of events for “May 19 China Tourism Day” is not only a concentrated showcase of Chinese culture and tourism resources but also a vivid practice of cultural exchange and mutual learning between China and the Arab world. The China Cultural Center in the UAE looks forward to building a bridge for heartfelt communication between China and the UAE through close cooperation with local institutions, enabling more friends in the UAE to get closer to China, understand China, and fall in love with China. Everyone is warmly encouraged to actively participate and embark on this cultural journey together!
