Twenty-six poets from BRICS countries visited Haining, a county-level city of Jiaxing in Zhejiang province on July 21 to experience traditional Chinese intangible cultural heritage. The poets engaged in various cultural activities, gaining a deeper appreciation for Chinese culture.

The group members showcase their handmade panda clay sculptures. [Photo by Hu Fengsheng/chinanews.com]

Poets learn to make clay sculptures. [Photo by Hu Fengsheng/chinanews.com]

A poet from South Africa learns the craft of Xiashi lantern making. [Photo by Hu Fengsheng/chinanews.com]

Poets try their hands at paper cutting. [Photo by Hu Fengsheng/chinanews.com]

Poets witness and record the Qiantang River tide, a natural phenomenon unique to the region. [Photo by Hu Fengsheng/chinanews.com]

Two poets from India visit the former residence of Xu Zhimo, a renowned Chinese poet, and view his photographs. [Photo by Hu Fengsheng/chinanews.com]