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As a volunteer at the Belt and Road EXPO (“一带一路”博览会), I have seen people from all over the world come together. It's a big event where exciting stories from different countries are shared.
One day, I was helping at a booth with beautiful silk art from Central Asia. A Chinese visitor, Mr. Wei, really liked the art. He started talking to the seller, Adil, who is from Kazakhstan. Even with broken English and a translation app, they talked about their love for the ancient Silk Road.
Adil explained that his great-grandfather had been a trader who used to travel along the Silk Road. Mr. Wei told a similar story about his family. This shared past truly connected them. They finished their talk with a warm handshake and exchanged contact details to stay in touch.
Another time, at the EXPO's food area, I saw something special. Elena, a cook from Greece, had a table next to Hassan, a seller from Pakistan. At first, they struggled to communicate because of the language barrier. But soon, they shared cooking ideas using gestures and smiles.
By the end of the day, they were laughing and exchanging recipes! They even created a new dish together that everyone loved.
These stories show what the EXPO is all about. It's a place where people celebrate their cultural differences and find ways to connect.

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