The Fifth China (Cangzhou) Fine Traditional Chinese Culture Network Film Festival Excellent Films Promotion Evening Celebrates Cinematic Excellence
CANGZHOU, China, Nov. 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- A news report from xinhuanet:
The Fifth China (Cangzhou) Fine Traditional Chinese Culture Network Film Festival Excellent Films Promotion Evening was held at Cangzhou Stadium on the evening of November 18. The event highlighted 52 outstanding film and television productions, offering insights into the creative processes behind each work. The evening was not only a showcase of cinematic excellence but also marked the launch of a new initiative: the roll-out of the first batch of dedicated film sets and locations specifically designed for the production of online films and series.
The festival, centered on the preservation and promotion of China's traditional culture, has become a significant cultural institution in Cangzhou. Since its initiation on June 20, 2024, it has amassed an impressive array of 3,136 works, including 80 streaming movies, 2,989 short films, 53 digital shorts, and The Lion City Impressions Series, a collection of 14 films that together offer a vivid portrayal of the vibrant city of Cangzhou. The collection not only highlights the diversity but also the enhanced quality of submissions compared to previous years.
Traditional culture is akin to a pearl in the sea, with online films and TV shows acting as the vessels that navigate these valuable traditions into the future. Culture only becomes impactful when it is deeply rooted and gains momentum. The films and TV shows selected for this initiative are deeply entrenched in real life, engaging viewers and fostering the creative evolution and innovative growth of China's traditional culture. This strategic approach not only highlights cultural significance but also positions Cangzhou as an emerging economic powerhouse.
The rising tides of the Bohai Sea have shaped a vast and dramatic landscape, while the convergence of nine rivers fosters a fertile land of prosperity. The masterfully crafted Grand Canal has nourished this ancient city, enriching it with a deep cultural heritage. During the promotional event, several sites were designated as the first batch of film locations - Nanchuan Old Street, Cangzhou Garden Expo Park, the China Grand Canal Intangible Cultural Heritage Exhibition Hall, Cangzhou Dahua Industrial Heritage Cultural Area, Nandagang Migratory Bird Habitat, Cangzhou Iron Lion and the Ancient City Ruins Park, Wuqiao Acrobatics World, Xianxian Danqiao, Ancient Government Office of Hejian, MengCun Bajiquan International Training Center, and Huanghua Port Industrial Tourism Scenic Area.
Cangzhou, a city with a cultural lineage that stretches back thousands of years, is rich in historical significance. In recent years, the city has succeeded in transforming its vast cultural resources into high-quality business ventures, converting cultural 'soft power' into robust 'hard support' for economic growth. Since its launch in 2018, the China (Cangzhou) Fine Traditional Chinese Culture Network Film Festival has continually enhanced its offerings and embraced cutting-edge formats. It has earned accolades and widespread acclaim from industry experts and the public alike, significantly boosting its visibility, influence, and appeal as a premier cultural brand.
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Cangzhou Hosts Premiere Chinese Cultural Showcase
BEIJING, Nov. 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- China's rise from poverty to prosperity is a miracle that has contributed enormously toward global development, said Erik Solheim, former under-secretary-general of the United Nations.
Speaking at the Fifth Think Tank Forum on National Governance in Developing Countries held in Beijing on Friday, Solheim said that Chinese modernization is rooted in its ancient traditions, which have developed through history and are hard to imitate. But the experiences still hold valuable lessons that other nations can learn from.
The forum, with the theme "Joining Hands to Advance the Modernization of the Global South", was jointly held by the Party School of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China (National Academy of Governance), the Institute of Party History and Literature of the CPC Central Committee, Peking University and China Daily. More than 200 participants from 20 countries attended the event.
"What China offers is not just a model, it's now the source of main investment in the Global South," said Solheim, listing the Padma Multipurpose Bridge project in Bangladesh as an example. He said the project has helped the Bangladesh economy grow by connecting the country's east with the west. "And the railway and their stations built by China are an enormous service to Kenya, while the new port launched in Peru is important for trans-Pacific economy and South American economy," he added.
Speaking on the occasion, Xie Chuntao, executive vice-president of the Party School of the CPC Central Committee said the success of Chinese modernization had proved wrong the perception that modernization equaled Westernization. He added that China not only sets an example for other members of the Global South but also provides genuine help to them by writing off debts and taking other mutually beneficial measures.
"For this year's China International Import Expo, China reserved over 120 free seats for 37 of the most underdeveloped countries. This reflects the Global South's call for unity, development and reform and strengthens inclusiveness and sustainability," Xie said, adding, "It also meets the aspirations of the people of the Global South for a better life."
Commenting on the growth of the Global South, Qu Qingshan, president of the Institute of Party History and Literature of the CPC Central Committee, said: "With a population accounting for over 70 percent and economy accounting for over 40 percent of that of the whole world, the Global South has become an important engine for the world's growth. That countries of the Global South jointly moving toward modernization is an unprecedented miracle in the history of mankind."
Ra'ed Mohammed BenShams, president of the International Institute of Administrative Sciences, stressed that a moral basis must be laid for cooperation and called for "cooperation based on understanding" among nations, in particular among Global South economies. "It's time to foster collaboration grounded in mutual respect and shared values," he said.
"China has always regarded itself as being from the South. This is not just a geographical statement but also a philosophical position," said Donald Ramotar, former president of Guyana, speaking via video, "The leadership of the People's Republic of China has always based its policy and its relations with the developing world on the principle of solidarity, mutual benefits and the promotion of win-win cooperation."
Hong Dayong, vice-minister of the Publicity Department of the CPC Central Committee, hoped that Global South think tanks could deepen research into each other's history, culture and development path, thus promoting mutual understanding.
"Think tanks can provide a sound basis for Global South nations to write their own narrative of civilization," he said in a keynote speech. "Their voices can also be expressed in a better way so as to eradicate misunderstanding and misjudgment."
It's important for the Global South to have its own voice in global affairs, said Qu Yingpu, publisher and editor-in-chief of China Daily.
"World peace and development face severe challenges and regional conflicts, but on key global affairs and topics, the Global South nations are no longer the silent majority," he said in a keynote speech at the forum. "Instead they have their own voices and demonstrate more independent and rational viewpoints."
Tamas Hajba, head of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development, Beijing Office, said that the world needs international cooperation and partnership more than ever. "Modernization of the developing countries is not merely an agenda; it is a necessity for achieving global stability, equity and sustainability," he said.
Endalkachew Sime, former state minister of planning and development of Ethiopia said: "The word South is derived from the word that means somewhere with sun. Literally the connection likely stems from the fact that in the northern hemisphere, the sun is generally in the southern part of the land. I believe the South is not poor, but it is the source of light."
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