The 17th BRICS Summit will take place in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, from July 6 to 7. On this occasion, CGTN invited young Brazilians from diverse backgrounds to share their understanding of China. In this episode, students from the Confucius Institute at the Federal University of Bahia offer their unique insights into Chinese culture, from festivals and music to cuisine and diversity.

Beatriz Gramacho Favero, a food enthusiast, is particularly fascinated by the variety of Chinese culinary styles. Meanwhile, biologist Francisco Sanches Gomes highlights China's approach to language, noting how it balances the promotion of Mandarin with respect for local dialects and ethnic languages, an educational aspect he finds intriguing.