The "Hello, Beijing" cultural and tourism exchange event kicked off in Luanda, the capital of Angola, on September 16, to help local people understand Beijing's historical and cultural heritage, its latest achievements in becoming a world tourist destination, and its unique charm.

The event is co-hosted by the People's Government of Beijing Municipality and the Embassy of the People's Republic of China in the Republic of Angola, and organized by the Beijing Municipal Bureau of Culture and Tourism, with the support of the Foreign Affairs Office of the People's Government of Beijing Municipality.

The event features two sessions: the "Hello, Beijing" Photography Exhibition and the Chinese Food and Culture Festival. The photo exhibition showcases 80 outstanding works around five themes: the capital city, ancient charm, new look, people and culture, and ecology. At the Chinese Food and Culture Festival, senior chefs from Beijing demonstrated the culinary skills and plating styles of Chinese pastries and classic snacks.

Ermelindo Perreira, acting secretary of the Luanda Provincial Committee of the People's Movement for the Liberation of Angola (MPLA), participated in the "Hello, Beijing" Photography Exhibition and was deeply impressed. He said that he hoped to see more cultural and artistic exchanges between Angolan and Chinese cities, and he believed that this would foster mutual understanding between the two peoples and consolidate the friendship between the two nations.

The photography exhibition will last until September 23. The "Hello, Beijing" cultural and tourism exchange event is also scheduled to be held in Qatar and Morocco.