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      Cultural heritage preservation transforms ancient villages into tourist hotspots

      2024-08-11 20:14 Last Updated At:20:37

      Enhancing cultural heritage preservation and launching innovative tourism projects have breathed new vitality into once isolated and quiet villages in northwest China's Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region, transforming them into hot tourist destinations.

      In the village of Hongya in Longde County, there is a renowned old street covered by bluestone pavement and lined on the two sides with stone houses whose crevices are filled with yellow mud. The traditional architectural style of the Liupan Mountains area where the village is located has been well preserved through years of renovation efforts by local authorities.

      In 2010, Longde County launched a restoration project to protect the residential houses along the old street, turning these buildings into unique culture-themed guesthouses. In 2016, the second phase of the project began, eventually transforming this village into a famous scenic spot.

      To attract more visitors, the village has also stepped up efforts to preserve ancient traditions, such as paper-cutting and the Qinqiang Opera, a folk opera genre popular in northwest China. Just a few kilometers away, Xinhe Village has actively embraced innovative tourism programs, including building camping sites for recreational vehicles (RVs).

      "After I arrived here, I offered some suggestions to the local village on how to develop the RV camp. In return, they appointed me as an honorary villager, which I'm deeply honored by. I truly feel like I've become a part of this community," said Chen Haiyong, a RV owner.

      In the past, tourists were mainly attracted to the village by the Shehuo show, a traditional folk celebration combining multiple forms of art performances, including dragon or lion dance, traditional Chinese opera, and drum playing. Now, RV drivers flock here to seek a respite from fast-paced urban life and admire the picturesque scenery.

      Local authorities have also improved infrastructure facilities, such as electricity and water supply, and enhanced publicity efforts to boost the village's fame as an ideal RV camping destination.

      Amid these efforts, many new job opportunities have been created for local villagers, increasing their income and contributing to rural revitalization.

      "We encouraged the farmers to invest in the village's tourism company because developing green industries and rural tourism is our path to prosperity. Although it takes time and patience for tourism investments to pay off, I explained to the villagers that the benefits might not be fully realized by our generation, but could greatly benefit the generations to come," said Zhao Xiaolong, a village official.

      Cultural heritage preservation transforms ancient villages into tourist hotspots

      Cultural heritage preservation transforms ancient villages into tourist hotspots

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      Chinese embassies hold receptions to celebrate upcoming Spring Festival

      2025-01-21 21:46 Last Updated At:22:07

      Festive receptions were held by Chinese embassies to celebrate the upcoming Spring Festival, with the promotional video for the 2025 China Media Group (CMG) Spring Festival Gala unveiled to add festive atmosphere to the events.

      The Spring Festival centers around the Chinese New Year, which lands on Jan. 29 this year, ushering in the Year of the Snake.

      The Chinese Embassy in Tajikistan hosted a Spring Festival reception on Jan. 20 for overseas Chinese in Tajikistan. Nearly 300 people, including representatives of overseas Chinese groups such as the Chinese Chamber of Commerce in Tajikistan, the Federation of Overseas Chinese, teachers and students from the local Confucius Institute, and international students in Tajikistan, gathered to celebrate the coming of the Year of the Snake.

      In his speech delivered at the reception, China's Ambassador to Tajikistan Ji Shumin said that China's high-quality development and high-level opening-up have injected certainty and stability into a turbulent and changing world. China-Tajikistan cooperation in various fields has been promoted across the board, and the development of bilateral relations has reached a new level. Looking forward to 2025, China-Tajikistan relations will shine with new vitality and bring more benefits to the people of both countries, said the ambassador.

      The promotional video for the 2025 CMG Spring Festival Gala was played in a loop at the reception. By watching the video, guests felt the festive atmosphere of the Spring Festival and the unique charm of Chinese traditional culture.

      At the reception, overseas Chinese in Tajikistan performed a variety of cultural programs created by themselves. The joyous lion dance, the melodious guzheng performance, and the passionate Tajik eagle dance added a great deal to the festive atmosphere.

      The Chinese Embassy in the Philippines, the Federation of Philippine-Chinese Chambers of Commerce and Industry, the Federation of Philippine-Chinese Associations, and the Philippine-Chinese Chamber of Commerce jointly held a Spring Festival reception on Jan. 19. More than 1,000 people from the Philippine government, Congress, overseas Chinese, people from all walks of life, and foreign diplomatic envoys to the Philippines gathered to celebrate the festival.

      Huang Xilian, Chinese Ambassador to the Philippines, extended New Year greetings to people from all walks of life in China and the Philippines, saying that the Spring Festival is a common festival for the people of many countries, including China and the Philippines, and has been listed as an intangible cultural heritage of humanity by UNESCO. He said that this year marks the 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and the Philippines, and he hopes that both countries will cherish and maintain the bilateral relations for greater benefits to the people of the two countries.

      Philippine Vice President Sara Z. Duterte and Louise Araneta-Marcos, wife of Philippine President Ferdinand Romualdez Marcos Jr., extended new year greetings via video link. Duterte said that the 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the Philippines and China is of great significance, and she looks forward to the two countries working together to create a harmonious and prosperous future. Marcos said that the Philippines-China relations have been developing continuously for decades, which truly reflects the long-term friendly relations between the people of the two countries.

      The promotional video for the 2025 CMG Spring Festival Gala was played at the reception. The festive atmosphere and gorgeous stage design attracted the attention of all the guests present.

      Chinese embassies hold receptions to celebrate upcoming Spring Festival

      Chinese embassies hold receptions to celebrate upcoming Spring Festival

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