Chinese tea culture builds bridges in Los Angeles

In celebration of International Tea Day, the Chinese Consulate General in Los Angeles hosted an event that brought together US artists, cultural leaders and tea enthusiasts who savored fine Chinese tea and nurtured friendship through one of China's oldest cultural traditions.

"China is the homeland of tea," said Guo Shaochun, Chinese consul general in Los Angeles. "The history of the Chinese people planting, making and drinking tea dates back over 4,000 years."

The celebration served as a platform for cultural exchange, with a focus on tea as both an economic pillar and a symbol of harmony. In 2022, UNESCO recognized "Traditional Chinese Tea Processing Techniques and Associated Social Practices" as an Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity, a testament to tea's cultural and historical significance.