International students, who are studying at Shandong First Medical University's Tai'an Campus, from countries like Bangladesh and Pakistan attended an event held in Taishan Jiunvfeng Rural Vitalization Demonstration Area in Tai'an, Shandong province on Sept 7 to celebrate the approaching Mid-Autumn Festival, which falls on Sept 10 this year.

During the event, the international students tried their hands at making moon cakes and round fans, and experienced the charm of Chinese calligraphy.

An international student makes moon cakes during an event held in Tai'an to celebrate the approaching Mid-Autumn Festival. [Photo by Chen Yang/provided to chinadaily.com.cn]

International students learn Chinese calligraphy during an event held in Tai'an to celebrate the approaching Mid-Autumn Festival. [Photo by Chen Yang/provided to chinadaily.com.cn]

International students paint and decorate round fans during an event held in Tai'an to celebrate the approaching Mid-Autumn Festival. [Photo by Chen Yang/provided to chinadaily.com.cn]