![](http://www.ecns.cn/hd/2024/01/08/ba65b55c9ae2451cb157e554471bb4a2.jpg)
A U.S. student draws a kite during a China-U.S. youth exchange program in Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan Province, Jan. 7, 2024. (Photo: China News Service/Wang Lei)
A total of 29 students from Columbia University together with student representatives from universities in Chengdu attended the program. They watched folk performance, intangible cultural heritage display and try local food.
![](http://www.ecns.cn/hd/2024/01/08/961272d8759c4867ac5339ab6183cc05.jpg)
U.S. students learn to write Chinese character of "Loong" during a China-U.S. youth exchange program in Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan Province, Jan. 7, 2024. (Photo: China News Service/Wang Lei)
![](http://www.ecns.cn/hd/2024/01/08/a556b94fd75d4e19abb97a98c90ed6b3.jpg)
U.S. students watch tea pouring performance during a gala dinner in Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan Province, Jan. 7, 2024. (Photo: China News Service/Wang Lei)
![](http://www.ecns.cn/hd/2024/01/08/6d1d9271aa75454093b876148b8fed80.jpg)
U.S. students watch tea pouring performance during a gala dinner in Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan Province, Jan. 7, 2024. (Photo: China News Service/Wang Lei)
![](http://www.ecns.cn/hd/2024/01/08/900733fec2a44c469e1c30da564f82b1.jpg)
Students watch Sichuan opera performance during a China-U.S. youth exchange program in Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan Province, Jan. 7, 2024. (Photo: China News Service/Wang Lei)
![](http://www.ecns.cn/hd/2024/01/08/7ef253f1905a468aaeff37d86c0d2033.jpg)
Students view bamboo weaving during a China-U.S. youth exchange program in Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan Province, Jan. 7, 2024. (Photo: China News Service/Wang Lei)
![](http://www.ecns.cn/hd/2024/01/08/1782234472b3452bbe9c09e4abaaf292.jpg)
Students watch Sichuan opera performance during a China-U.S. youth exchange program in Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan Province, Jan. 7, 2024. (Photo: China News Service/Wang Lei)