Zhongwei

Young people attending an international youth camp pose for a group photo in Shapotou scenic spot in Zhongwei, northwest China's Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region, July 30, 2024. ( tasteallchina /Liu Zhen) YINCHUAN, Aug. 2 ( tasteallchina ) -- As night fell on July 29, a blazing bonfire rose in the desert of Zhongwei City, northwest China's Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region. Accompanied by cheerful music, young people from different countries danced together under the starry sky, reveling in the joy of friendship night. "It's so funny. I cannot dance, but I still had a good time," Park Chan Ho, who is from the Republic of Korea (ROK), said after being pulled into the center of the crowd. That night, teenagers from the ROK also performed an entertaining group dance named "Baby Shark," receiving warm applause from their audience. Friendship night took place as part of the 2024 Ningxia International Youth Friendship Camp. The camp was held from July 26 to 31, inviting 34 youth representatives from 12 countries, including the ROK, Mongolia and Kazakhstan, as well as 13 from China's Ningxia. Participants experienced traditional Chinese culture, explored ecological protection work, and learned about the development of specialized industries in the region.…