Intercultural Day 2025 : Guangzhou's Cultural Mosaic

Date: 2025.2.15

Address: Canton Place, Tianhe, Guangzhou

Organizers: InterCulture、Speak & Lead、Idea Exchange、The Canton Place

Co-organizes: LieDe International Neighborhood、GDToday

A Variety of Performances/

the African dance troupe supported by the Ugandan Consulate

"Shamans" by the dance troupe Union

Uyghur and Kazakh dance from Xinjiang

Brazilian Capoeira

DJ Raul from Argentina

ISA School band-Rock'n'Pop

the International Choir of Guangzhou

British School Choir

Pilates class by 70th Fitness

Yoga class supported by the Indian Consulate

Tango Story

The energetic performance of Brazilian Zumba

Consulate Cultural Corridor : Around the World in a Day/

Following the Lantern Festival this year, a grand event for cultural exchange unfolded in the vibrant city of Guangzhou. On 15 February 2025, the "Intercultural Day" festival was co-hosted by InterCulture, Idea Exchange, Speak&Lead, and Canton Place, along with partners Liede International Community and GDToday. This Spring Festival party themed "Guangzhou's Multicultural Mosaic" attracted over 2,500 Chinese and international friends to Canton Place, amidst the joyful atmosphere of traditional celebrations and the integration of Chinese and foreign cultures.

Founder of Speak&Lead 刘霞Lucy Liu

Founder of InterCulture Dr. Jasmin Gong

FBC Training & IdEx Director David Butler

（From left to right）

Mr. Valerio De Parolis,

the Italian Consul General

Mr. Piotr Nowotniak,

the Polish Consul General

Mr. Kaan Başkurt,

the Turkish Consul General

Mr. Kaan Başkurt, the Turkish Consul General said in the opening speech that:

Today, we gather to celebrate the harmony and coexistence of diverse cultures. We come from different backgrounds—across，China, Guangdong, and the world—but share a common passion for cultural dialogue and interaction. This event in Guangzhou highlights the importance of mutual respect and understanding among various cultures. I thank InterCulture and the other organizers for bringing us together and invite everyone to our Turkish booth to enjoy Turkish ice cream, coffee, and learn more about our culture. Have a wonderful day!

Ms. Li Huayi, Director of Liede Subdistrict

Ms. Ouyang Yan, Vice Chief-Editor of GDToday

Eva Yang，Director of Brand and Marketing

In the meticulously arranged consulate-themed exhibition area, visitors had an opportunity to embark on a virtual world tour along the "Cultural Silk Road" of Canton Place. The Italian Consulate brought a fascinating VR immersive exhibition, allowing viewers to follow Marco Polo along the Silk Road from Venice to Kublai Khan's Chinese Empire, experiencing a journey as if they were really there. The Indian Consulate showcased ancient Ayurvedic therapy, showing the relevance of traditional medicine. The Polish Consulate presented the magnificent landscapes of Poland, while the Turkish booth's delicious ice cream became a popular spot for both adults and children. African drumming from Uganda, Peruvian organic coffee beans, and Nepalese organic tea - each one transported people to a foreign land. Here, without traveling far, you could complete a cultural exploration across Europe, Asia, Africa and South America.

Global Cultural Market/

Global Culture Bazaar: Over 70 booths came together to showcase global culture, international cuisine, intangible cultural heritage crafts, and interactive art. Additionally, there were international schools booths from Singapore, the UK, and Canada, as well as children's institutions from Finland and the Netherlands. In the food area, visitors could enjoy a one-stop culinary journey with dishes from the UK, the US, and India, as well as Spanish ham, German candies, Turkish ice cream, and coffee and snacks from the Middle East, Uganda, and Peru. Guests wore cheongsams or Hanfu to take beautiful photos, and became familiar with the French bespoke tailoring service of Montagut with a history of 145 years.

Royaal Coffee booth showcases the coffee culture from the Middle East and the concept of international lounge. Omar, a student from Yemen, said that Guangzhou’s diverse cuisine and strong international atmosphere make it a place where he would like to live and work for the long term.

Organiser's Booths/

This event, combined with the festive atmosphere of the Lantern Festival, aims to create a cultural extravaganza that blends tradition with modernity and East with West. The organisers hope to showcase Guangzhou's as an international metropolis, promote in-depth interaction between local residents and Guangzhou's international community, and contribute to the development of international communities within the city. This effort is designed to inject new momentum into enhancing Guangzhou's global cultural influence.

Diamond and Platinum Sponsor Booths/

Deron Dental

Songtsam Hotel Group

Guangzhou SCA School

The British school of Guangzhou

NAS Guangzhou Panyu

Linking Consulting

Gratitude to All Supporting Parties/

GDToday's exhibition on dynamic GBA in the eyes of Pulitzer-winning photographers debuts in Guangzhou/

At this event, GDToday, Nanfang Media Group specially exhibited the outstanding photographic works by Pulitzer Prize-winning photographer Nick Ut and other well-known American photographers. These works were taken during their visits to six cities, including Guangzhou, Shantou, and Foshan.

Social Responsibility and Charity/

As a social responsible event, the organizers aimed to convey warmth to more people in need through this activity. Part of the proceeds will be donated to the Xingjiayuan Nursing Service Center in Nanhai District, Foshan City (formerly Nanhai Huiling), which will be used to repair the bathroom sinks and doors of the nursing institution. This institution, initiated by parents and senior social workers in 2019, is a nonprofit organization providing care, rehabilitation, education, and employment support for older individuals with intellectual disabilities, aiming to address the challenges they face after compulsory education.