The Second "FROM ZIQUEJIE TERRACES TO THE WORLD" Global Farming Culture Exchange and Mutual Learning Conference Held

LOUDI, China, Sept. 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- On September 12, the opening ceremony and keynote speeches of the Second "FROM ZIQUEJIE TERRACES TO THE WORLD" Global Farming Culture Exchange and Mutual Learning Conference were presented in Xinhua County, Loudi City, Hunan Province. Over 200 guests, including representatives from international organizations such as the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), diplomats from terrace-cultivating countries like France and Peru, and domestic and international experts from the agriculture, culture, and tourism sectors, gathered to discuss key issues including the protection of global agricultural cultural heritage and the development of the green agricultural economy. Together, they explored ways to preserve and promote farming culture, showcasing Hunan's unique approach to agricultural heritage protection and innovation, while contributing China's solutions for the safeguarding of global agricultural cultural heritage.

During the opening ceremony, the Consensus on the Integrated Development of Terraces in Agriculture, Culture, and Tourism was released. The document promotes the understanding of the value of terraces, the protection of terrace ecosystems, the preservation of farming culture, the active promotion of agriculture, culture, and tourism integration, enhanced international exchange and cooperation, and the innovation of development models. The aim is to promote the effective protection and sustainable development of terraces globally, deepen the integration of agriculture, culture, and tourism, build distinctive terrace-based industrial chains, enhance the overall competitiveness of terrace regions, and achieve ecological, economic, and social benefits for all.

Terraced fields exemplify the harmonious coexistence of human ingenuity and nature. They carry rich agricultural traditions and historical memories, and their value in preserving biodiversity, ensuring food security, and promoting regional economic development is immeasurable. The Ziquejie Terraces, recognized as both a Globally Important Agricultural Heritage System and a World Heritage Irrigation Structure, are the product of the collective labor of the Miao, Yao, Dong, Han, and other ethnic groups throughout history. These terraces are a historical testament to the merging of mountain hunting cultures with rice farming cultures.

Looking ahead, Loudi City will further strengthen the protection of agricultural cultural heritage, promote cultural inheritance, and foster the integration of agriculture, culture, and tourism. Through these efforts, it aims to provide concrete examples of "authentic protection, living use, and industrial integration" for the world.

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The Second "FROM ZIQUEJIE TERRACES TO THE WORLD" Global Farming Culture Exchange and Mutual Learning Conference Held

JINAN, China, Sept. 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- This is a report from the Shandong Office of Hong Kong Business Daily. From the streets and alleys of a city, one can glimpse its heritage, personality, temperament, and style. In the spring city of September, the documentary series "Encountering Jinan" unfolds slowly like a delicate painting. The first video "Memories in the Streets and Alleys" is like a key, gently opening the dusty door of time in this city, leading us into those streets and alleys carved by time, and experiencing the unique charm and warm changes of the city.

Having studied in Jinan for many years, Lydia is still full of curiosity about the city. As a "distant guest" from Algeria, she has a strong interest in the old streets and alleys of Jinan."I really like these small alleys in the old city area. Walking inside, I feel completely relaxed. These old streets and alleys allow people to experience the leisurely and peaceful lifestyle of the old Jinan people, which is both pleasant and peaceful," Lydia said.

The first video is based on the old streets and alleys of Jinan, depicting the outline of Jinan with delicate brushstrokes like a painter. Wangfu Pool and Zhang Family Courtyard, these folk places with local characteristics, tell the story of the deep streets and alleys of Jinan, this old city.

What is even more moving is that the video not only showcases the modernization development of Jinan, but also deeply feels the improvement of Jinan people's living standards, changes in lifestyle and consumption concepts by comparing the streets and alleys of the past and present. Those old photos and objects, like the imprints of time, make us cherish the beautiful life of the present while reminiscing about the past. This is a deep exploration of the soul of Jinan city, showcasing its unique urban image of being born by water and famous for springs to the world. It not only enhances the city's visibility and reputation, but also promotes communication and understanding between different cultures, building a solid bridge for cultural exchange between Jinan and even China and the world. It presents a vivid picture of the development of Jinan with delicate brushstrokes, unique perspectives, and rich content.

Video：https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_mQ_4E1awhc

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The first video of the documentary series "Encountering Jinan" - "Memories in the Streets and Alleys"