On August 8, H.E. Ambassador Ren Hongyan was invited to attend a celebration of World Steelpan Day hosted by the National Trust of Trinidad and Tobago.

During the event, Ambassador Ren extended greetings to members of the Trinidad and Tobago Chinese Steel Ensemble and watched a performance by the National Steel Orchestra, joining other guests in appreciating the unique appeal and rich heritage of steelpan music.

Steelpan is a cultural symbol of Trinidad and Tobago and has gained worldwide recognition. In July 2023, the United Nations General Assembly adopted a resolution deciding to proclaim August 11 as World Steelpan Day, to be observed annually.