The fair showcases many exquisite Buddha statues. [Photo/Xiamen Daily]

The 19th China Xiamen International Buddhist Items and Crafts Fair (Autumn Edition) and the China Xiamen Tea Industry Fair 2024 (Autumn Edition) opened at the Xiamen International Conference and Exhibition Center on Oct 10.

This exhibition, with a total area of 200,000 square meters, will present an irresistible feast of eastern aesthetics and tea culture over the next five days.

This year's Xiamen Buddha Fair features 15 large pavilions, exhibition areas for 10 major categories, and an outdoor exhibition area. Over 1,400 exhibitors from around the world are taking part, presenting the Buddhist supplies industry in its full glory.

The China Xiamen International Incense Industry Fair 2024 and the China Xiamen International Vegetarian Food and Organic Products Fair are being held alongside the Xiamen Buddha Fair, forming a strong cultural foundation for the industry linkage of traditional culture.

The Xiamen Tea Fair features five main sections: a brand tea enterprise zone, tea packaging design zone, tea utensils zone, Taiwan zone, and international zone. It is showcasing a wide range of products, including tea leaves, tea utensils, tea packaging machinery, and tea space aesthetics.

Nearly 1,500 companies are participating in this year's fair. The number of pre-registered professional buyers increased by nearly 30 percent compared to last year, and the event is expected to attract over 300,000 domestic and foreign buyers

Exhibitors photograph and showcase their tea sets. [Photo/Xiamen Daily]