A delegation of journalists from 23 African countries, organized by the China International Press Exchange Center, arrived in Xining, Qinghai on September 9th, Afterwards, the delegation traveled to Ping'an District, Haidong City to experience the charm of Qinghai lamian (hand-pulled noodle) culture and learn about the historical origin of the "world's first bowl of noodles". 

According to research, the noodle relics dating back approximately 4,000 years, unearthed at the Lajia Ruins in Qinghai, are widely recognized as the "world's first bowl of noodles"—and Qinghai lamian has evolved from this ancient culinary heritage.

Through graphic and textual displays, the African  journalists gained an understanding of the inheritance thread connecting the ancient noodles from the Lajia Ruins to modern Qinghai lamian, and intuitively felt the cultural continuity of "a bowl of noodles" spanning thousands of years. Later, they watched an demonstration of the exquisite skills of lamian chefs, who transformed ordinary dough into lamian with uniform thickness and rich chewiness. This not only showcased the proficient techniques of contemporary craftsmen but also demonstrated the inheritance of wisdom embedded in Qinghai lamian. 

Many journalists also took the initiative to step forward and try, they experienced the basic steps of pulling noodles, personally feeling the "warmth in the making process" that has been passed down from the "world's first bowl of noodles", and gaining  a deeper appreciation for the strong sense of history and the spirit of craftsmanship inherent in Qinghai lamian.