And today's day started as usual early, gathering in the hotel lobby as early as seven o'clock. First, we visited a museum that brings to life the story of Fujian province, known as the Silk Road. At the museum, we enjoyed taking photos in traditional Chinese costume, further weaving a part of the local culture into our experience.
After the museum, we all headed for a sumptuous lunch. In the formal hall of the hotel, we were greeted by a table that spread over the entire surface of the hall, and each girl had her own marked place. A stage stretched out in front of us, giving us the opportunity to enjoy traditional Chinese music during lunch. The dishes changed every 15 minutes, and the table was plentiful. Although Chinese food is known for its specific taste, the chef made an effort to adapt the flavors of Chinese cuisine to the food we know.
After tasting a dozen dishes, we thanked the organizers and headed towards the old city of Quanzhou, ready for further exploration and discovery of rich Chinese culture and history. The old city of Gwangju enchanted us with its unique atmosphere. The unfinished buildings reflected distinctive Chinese architecture.
We enjoyed the sounds of Chinese music again, and after that we attended a puppet show. Upon returning to the hotel, we learned that the first round of the talent show competition would take place.
I decided to introduce myself as a hopscotch, believing that it was an ideal opportunity to show a part of Montenegrin culture. Everyone present was amazed by the dynamics of the Montenegrin folk dance and the beauty of our folk costume. At that moment, I felt not only the joy of my personal contribution, but also the honor of being able to share a part of my culture at an international event. The performance was an unforgettable moment of cooperation, exchange and respect for diversity through art. I used the opportunity to teach the present organizers how to play bocce. The head assistant, euphorically joining in, began learning the steps. However, she soon admitted that jumping is physically very demanding.
In the end, the rehearsal ended with laughter, and we all became aware of how through this unique situation we created a special moment of connection between different cultures and people.
At the end of the night, we received a brochure in which all the contestants were presented. Along with the pictures of the contestants, the basic information was listed: first and last name, name of the country, height and measurements. Apart from the fact that the brochure will serve as a guide for the audience and the jury, it has become a kind of album of memories testifying to the unique moments we lived together at this competition.
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