Fuzhou jasmine tea was recently featured at the specialty agricultural products exhibition of the Globally Important Agricultural Heritage Systems (GIAHS) at the launch ceremony of two international initiatives in Sanya, Hainan province.

The event marked the inauguration of the FAO–China South-South Cooperation (SSC) Programme for Small Island Developing States (SIDS) and the second phase of FAO's Globally Important Agricultural Heritage Systems (GIAHS) Programme.

During the event, representatives of Fuzhou's intangible cultural heritage in jasmine tea demonstrated traditional tea-making techniques through elegant tea art performances and interactive tasting sessions. These presentations brought to life the refined craftsmanship and rich cultural significance behind this time-honored tradition. The unique ecological wisdom and centuries-old legacy of Fuzhou's jasmine flower and tea culture captured international participants.

Fuzhou's role as a GIAHS representative not only highlights global recognition of its efforts in agricultural heritage conservation — such global gatherings also provide a platform for the city to strengthen international cooperation, enhance resource sharing, and showcase China's agricultural heritage all over the world.

According to the Fuzhou Municipal Bureau of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, the city will use this opportunity to further align with the second phase of FAO's GIAHS Programme, deepen exchanges and collaboration with other global agricultural heritage sites, and reinforce its status as the birthplace of jasmine tea. Moving forward, Fuzhou aims to share the fragrance of jasmine tea and the richness of its local culture to a wider international audience, contributing to the preservation of global agricultural heritage and the sustainable transformation of agri-food systems.