Painting Friendships: Reporters Craft Porcelain in Jingdezhen 🎨

Hey there! Have you ever heard of Jingdezhen? It’s known as the “Porcelain Capital of China” 🏺. Recently, during the 2025 Belt and Road Journalists Forum, reporters from Europe, the United States, and Australia came together in this ancient city.

They explored the amazing history of porcelain, which is a special kind of ceramic material that’s been around for over a thousand years! Imagine dishes, vases, and beautiful artworks made from shiny white clay.

But here’s the fun part: Each reporter got a plain white plate 🍽️ and painted symbols representing their own countries! Some drew kangaroos 🦘, others painted eagles 🦅, and some even drew famous landmarks like the Eiffel Tower 🗼.

After they finished their masterpieces, the plates were fired in a kiln (that’s like a super-hot oven) 🔥. This process made their artwork permanent, creating a special keepsake that combined different cultures onto porcelain.

This fun activity helped everyone understand each other’s traditions and build friendships. It’s like how we make friends at school by sharing and creating things together! 🤗

So, next time you use a plate or cup, remember the magical journey of porcelain and how it can bring people from all over the world closer.

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China's porcelain legacy: Crafting international friendships

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