The 2025 Crabapple Gala and Crabapple Poetry Festival kicked off at the Former Residence of Soong Ching Ling on Monday. Over 200 distinguished guests, including diplomats and representatives of international organizations from more than 40 countries across five continents, attended the event.

With flowers as a symbol of connection and poetry as a bridge of friendship, Chinese and international guests gathered to recite classics, share camaraderie, and celebrate the enduring legacy of traditional Chinese culture. Together, they contributed to a new chapter of cultural exchange and built a platform for mutual learning among global civilizations.