A group of German guests watch a video about Hangzhou, Zhejiang province during a cultural salon at China Cultural Center in Berlin, Germany on Dec 16. [Photo provided to ehangzhou.gov.cn]

China Cultural Center in Berlin, Germany held a cultural salon on the evening of Dec 16, presenting the charm of Hangzhou, capital of East China's Zhejiang province, among the German people who love Chinese culture.

The participants of the event attended a photo exhibition of Zhejiang province and watched some videos about Hangzhou city. Staff members of the China Cultural Center introduced Hangzhou's natural landscapes, culture, food, advanced development and friendly relations with German cities to guests.

Guests admire a photo exhibition about Zhejiang at China Cultural Center in Berlin, Germany on Dec 16. [Photo provided to ehangzhou.gov.cn]

Sun Qinhang, the center's director, said that they have organized a series of online and offline cultural activities so far this year to present a true, multi-dimensional, and panoramic view of China in Germany.

He expressed his hope that such activities could help German people better experience the charm of Chinese culture and learn more about the social development of China. He also hoped to build a bridge between the two countries via such activities and advance the people-to-people friendship.

Preuße presents photos taken during a trip in Hangzhou in 2015 at the cultural activity in Berlin, Germany on Dec 16. [Photo provided to ehangzhou.gov.cn]

Rüdiger Preuße, a member of the Germany-China Friendship Association, shared what he saw and experienced during a trip in Hangzhou in 2015. He spoke highly of the natural beauty of mountains and lakes, the profound cultural heritage, and the various cultural activities in the city.