US-China student exchange bridges cultures in Hebei

They also explored the Hengshui Lake National Nature Reserve to discuss wetland conservation and visited Zhengding county in Shijiazhuang to study historical heritage. They experienced intangible cultural heritage firsthand, including creating woodblock New Year paintings at Wuqiang Museum, playing folk instruments in Zhouwo Music Town, and learning Changshan war drum painting and Zhengding paper-cutting.

"My time in China has been an extraordinary and meaningful experience," said UCM student Matthew Le Phan. "I've not only made many friends from Hengshui University but also gained a deeper understanding of local culture and language."