Pakistani students have won first prize at the 7th International Culture and Arts Festival of Sichuan Agricultural University (SAU) in China, showcasing the country’s rich cultural heritage among participants from 19 countries.
Held on November 5 at the university’s Chengdu campus, the festival brought together international students to present their national cultures through traditional food, cultural exhibitions, handicrafts and a traditional costume runway show.
The Pakistani team impressed visitors with a variety of traditional dishes, including biryani, chana chaat, sweet kheer and Pakistani black tea. The food stall attracted considerable attention from Chinese students, international participants and university faculty members, who showed interest in experiencing Pakistan’s distinctive cuisine.
Pakistani students also highlighted the country’s regional diversity by wearing traditional outfits representing Punjab, Sindh, Gilgit and Saraiki communities. Their presentation offered an insight into Pakistan’s diverse cultural identities, traditions and regional heritage.
Kamran Javed, a Pakistani master’s student at Sichuan Agricultural University, expressed pride in representing his country at the international event. He said the encouraging response from Chinese students and international friends made the experience particularly rewarding.
He added that cultural festivals provide valuable opportunities for people from different backgrounds to learn about one another, develop mutual understanding and strengthen people-to-people connections.
According to the university’s official report, the festival was organised by its Office of International Cooperation and International College, with support from the Student International Exchange Center. The November 5 event featured cultural exhibition booths and a traditional costume runway showcasing the heritage of participating countries.
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The achievement highlights the role of Pakistani students in promoting the country’s cultural identity internationally while contributing to educational and people-to-people exchanges between Pakistan, China and other countries.
