On October 25, 2026, the Chinese Embassy in the United States was invited to participate in the Fall Fun Day at Mitchell Park. The event, hosted by the non-profit communityorganization Friends of Mitchell Park, brought together local municipal agencies,  foreign embassies,cultural institutions andneighborhood and civic organizations to showcase their work and engage with the community. The event attracted more than 600 attendees.

The Chinese Embassy’s booth creatively blended traditional Chinese culture, giant pandas, and American Halloween themes. A variety of fun, interactive activities were offered, including mask coloring, decorative art painting, glove making, and face painting, drawing enthusiastic participation from children. Local residents also eagerly tried their hand at Chinese martial arts, learned to write the Chinese character “福” (meaning “blessing” or “good fortune”), took part in cultural quizzes, and tasted traditional Chinese pastries. The booth was filled with excitement, laughter, and a festive atmosphere.

Embassy staff introduced China’spolicies of tourism and facilitating cross-border travel, inviting visitors to experience China firsthand and gain a deeper understanding of the country. Many residents expressed great interest in Chinese culture and cuisine and voiced their hope of embarking on a trip to China with their families.