AKIPRESS.COM - A Chinese tea culture event was held in Mandalgovi, capital of Dundgovi Province, on Tuesday, Xinhua reports.

The event featured a traditional tea ceremony, tea tasting, a photo exhibition of Chinese tea culture and tourism, and other related activities.

China and Mongolia should use the tea culture event as a bridge to carry forward the tea road spirit featuring unity, collaboration and to enhance the friendship between the two peoples, said Li Yanjun, Chinese Consul General in Dornogovi's Zamiin-Uud district.

"Mongolia, especially our province, is an important node on the 'Tea Road,' so I am thrilled to hold this event in the province," said Munkhbat Tsagaankhuu, governor of Dundgovi province.

The event is part of a series of events entitled "Tea for Harmony: Yaji Cultural Salon," launched in Mongolia in May this year.