German delegation visits Fuxiang Community in Beijing

At the invitation of the CPAFFC, the 23-member “Understanding China” delegation from Germany paid a visit to China from May 7 to 19. On May 8, accompanied by the BPAFFC, the German delegation visited Fuxiang Community of Jiaodaokou Subdistrict, Dongcheng District, Beijing to learn about the everyday life of people in Beijing and community governance.

The delegation took a tour around Fuxiang Community where they got an idea of its day-to-day operations and service models. Some members gazed at the waste classification signage and praised the residential area’s work in environmental protection. The delegation also talked with community workers to learn about the basic situation of the residential area and its pubic cultural services.

The delegation received a warm welcome from the residents. The members joined the flower arrangement and calligraphy activities in celebration of the Mother’s Day. They learned the traditional flower arrangement techniques from older women and arranged the flowers by themselves. They also painted English letters with the help of the teachers, appreciating the charm of calligraphy.

The “Understanding China” delegation are composed of common German people who love peace, advocate for the environment, and support healthy China-Germany relations. For most of the members, this is the first time they have been in China. The members said that this visit allowed them to get a hands-on experience with China’s community culture, and they look forward to future community exchange activities so as to gain deeper insight into the everyday life of Chinese people and promote China-Germany cultural exchanges.