On June 14, the Chinese Food Culture Festival was held in Jurmala. The Latvian-China Trade and Tourism Association and the Nanjing Intangible Cultural Heritage Delegation jointly presented a feast of Chinese food＆culture to Latvian friends. Ambassador Tang Songgen attended the opening ceremony and delivered a speech.

Ambassador Tang stated that Chinese culture has a long history and it emphasizes inclusiveness and harmony. The 10th of June 2025 is the first International Day for Dialogue Among Civilizations of the United Nations. In 2023, President Xi Jinping solemnly put forth the Global Civilization Initiative, which calls for upholding the common values of humanity, emphasizing both heritage and innovation and strengthening international people-to-people exchanges and cooperation. This initiative attests to China’s efforts to facilitate dialogue among civilizations. This year marks the 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and the European Union. A healthy and stable China-EU relationship will benefit both sides as well as illuminate the world.

The intangible cultural heritage and Chinese specialties from Nanjing won high praise from the guests. Many guests expressed their wishes to visit China and experience the unique charm of Chinese culture there.