A dialogue on the 2025 "A Date with China" tour is held in Tianjin, North China, on Dec 17, 2025. [Photo/chinadaily.com.cn]

To get a taste of Tianjin's vibrant intangible cultural heritage, the group visited Tianjin Pingju Opera Theatre, Guangdong Guild Hall, and Xiaoliyuan Crosstalk Teahouse, where they donned traditional opera costumes, practiced kuaiban (rhythmic bamboo clappers), and experienced the art of "speaking, imitating, teasing, and singing".