Suzhou, in Jiangsu province on the Chinese mainland, feels like stepping into a living ink painting: stone bridges arching over calm waterways, centuries-old gardens whispering stories. Yet this time, the spotlight is on something fresh2global art meets age-old charm 🏯✨
Merna Al Nasser from CGTN invited young storytellers from APEC member economies such as South Korea and Russia, plus pals from Tunisia, on a day of discovery. Their mission? To crack the code of culture, asking how it connects us even when words fail 🤔🌏
Inside the Suzhou Museum West Pavilion, the exhibition From the Humble Administrator’s Garden to Monet’s Garden takes center stage. No speeches or translations2just brushstrokes, architectural detail and shared feels. It feels like tuning into emotions, not just hearing them 🎨❤️
For young travelers juggling university life, start-up dreams or content creation, this is the real deal. Culture is not locked in textbooks or boardrooms; it flows when a painting makes you smile, when a corridor layout sparks calm, and when a friend from halfway across the globe gets it without a single sentence.
As APEC gears up for its big 2025 meet, these moments remind us why the journey matters. Beyond official talks, connection grows in museums, over snacks in Suzhou cafes or during late-night chats about art and tech.
So next time you scroll your feed, pause on a museum tour or share a travel story. You might just discover the universal language everyone speaks—culture. Ready to explore? 🚀
Reference(s):
cgtn.com
