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20 hours ago
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Zhenyuan's Dragon Boat Cultural Festival Fuels Tourism and Economy
Bureau of Culture, Sports, Broadcast-TV, and Tourism of Zhenyuan County, Guizhou Province Zhenyuan's Dragon Boat Cultural Festival QIANDONGNAN, China, June 10, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- From May 31 to June 2, 2025, the 41st Dragon Boat Cultural Festival was held by the Bureau of Culture, Sports, Broadcast-TV, and Tourism of Zhenyuan County in Zhenyuan Ancient Town, Guizhou. Blending traditional charm with modern vitality, the cultural feast offered visitors an unforgettable Dragon Boat Festival experience. Data shows that Zhenyuan County welcomed 253,900 tourists, generating a total tourism revenue of 234 million yuan during the holiday. This year's Dragon Boat Cultural Festival was packed with excitement and highlights. 53 teams from places such as Hunan and Tongren competed in thrilling races. The event also featured activities such as ethnic parades and intangible cultural heritage (ICH) performances. Visitors not only watched fierce racing on the Wuyang River but also enjoyed diverse ethnic performances, gaining deeper insight into local culture. "It was spectacular. The cultural atmosphere was rich. There were so many activities that we didn't know where to look first. It was worth the visit," said Mr. Zhou, a tourist from Beijing. This year, the tourists can try paddling dragon boats themselves, which enhanced their sense of participation and engagement. Zhenyuan has a long history of dragon boat racing. In 2011, the tradition was inscribed in the third batch of China's national intangible cultural heritage list. With the cultural foundation, Zhenyuan's dragon boat races have become a major attraction for tourists and a powerful cultural asset driving the local economy. Focusing on the dragon boat races, Zhenyuan has developed a comprehensive tourism chain covering food, accommodation, transportation, sightseeing, shopping, and entertainment. By linking the Zhenyuan Ancient Town with nearby scenic areas such as Tiexi and Gaoguo River, it offers an immersive travel experience that blends dragon boat racing, natural landscapes, local culture, and unique accommodations. From June to October is Zhenyuan's peak tourism season. The Dragon Boat Cultural Festival has greatly boosted the local tourism economy, with hotels fully booked and the daily revenue of the catering industry in Zhenyuan increased by 5 to 6 times compared to normal days. In addition, a series of cultural and tourism activities during the festival provided platforms for the sale of ICH products. Many tourists purchased Miao silver jewelry and Dong embroidery as souvenirs or gifts. Sales of ICH products increased by nearly 40%. What began as a folk tradition has now evolved into a festival integrating culture, commerce, and tourism. Zhenyuan's Dragon Boat Cultural Festival has become a signature symbol of the county, attracting visitors with its unique charm. Leveraging the influence of the dragon boat races, Zhenyuan continues to expand its tourism market and enrich its tourism offerings, driving its tourism industry toward higher quality and greater diversity and achieving a win-win for cultural preservation and economic growth. Source: Bureau of Culture, Sports, Broadcast-TV, and Tourism of Zhenyuan County, Guizhou Province A photo accompanying this announcement is available at CONTACT: Contact person: Ms. Li, Tel: 86-10-63074558Sign in to access your portfolio
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2 days ago
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Maitong Sunshine and Qiannan Yunxiang Industry Join Hands to Create a Benchmark for Cultural Tourism Integration in the New Era
NEW YORK, June 9, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- On the 5th of this month, Beijing Tongzhilian Cultural Development Co., Ltd., a subsidiary of Maitong Sunshine Cultural Development Co., Ltd. (OTCQB Markets ticker symbol: MGSD, hereinafter referred to as the "Company"), formally signed a strategic cooperation agreement with Qiannan Yunxiang Industrial Development Co., Ltd. Both parties will integrate intangible cultural heritage (ICH) inheritance and ecological wellness resources to jointly create a unique cultural tourism project featuring "cultural experience + natural healing". The cooperation includes: Cooperation Sector 1: Immersive ICH Research and Study Base Core Content: With national-level ICH projects such as Miao embroidery, silver jewelry, Dong minority grand singing, and traditional tea making skills in Qiannan Prefecture as the core, an innovative model of "living inheritance + research and study education" will be constructed. Tea Culture Sector: The traditional production techniques of Duyun Maojian tea will be showcased in depth, with interactive courses such as "Ancient Tea Making" and "Tea Ceremony Etiquette" developed. ICH inheritor studios and digital exhibition spaces will be provided to achieve an organic integration of traditional culture and modern education. Cooperation Sector 2: Tea Tourism and Wellness Ecosystem Relying on Resources: Relying on the ecological tea garden resources of Qiannan Yunxiang Industry. Experience Route: A "Tea Affairs Through the Seasons" experience route will be planned, including spring tea picking and processing, summer tea mountain summer retreats, autumn tea painting gatherings, and winter tea bath wellness. Special Projects: Special projects such as "Tea Field Yoga" and "Herb Dyeing Workshop" will be designed, and a "Deep Tea Culture Research and Study Camp" will be launched in conjunction with the ICH base, forming a complete experience loop of "daytime tea garden tours and nighttime ICH viewing". About Maitong Sunshine Cultural Development Co., Ltd. Maitong Sunshine Cultural Development Co., Ltd. is an enterprise specializing in providing cultural tourism services with cultural characteristics. Maitong Sunshine is committed to creating unique and in-depth cultural experiences for tourists or cultural experiencers. The company's entrepreneurial team has years of experience in the Chinese art and education industries, accumulating a wealth of educational and cultural resources, laying a solid foundation for the development and sales of cultural tourism products with cultural characteristics. By converting these high-quality resources, Maitong Sunshine has formed its corporate advantages. The main products of Maitong Sunshine include tourism products, cultural and creative products, and art exhibition activities. Notes on Forward-Looking Statements This press release contains "forward-looking" statements. All forward-looking statements are subject to uncertainties and changes in the environment. Forward-looking statements do not guarantee future results or performance and involve risks, assumptions, and uncertainties that could cause actual events or results to differ significantly from those described or anticipated in the forward-looking statements. Factors that could have a material impact on such forward-looking statements include certain economic, business, and regulatory risks, as well as factors identified in the company's periodic reports filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. All forward-looking statements are made only as of the date of this press release, and the company has no obligation to update forward-looking statements to reflect subsequent events or circumstances. Readers should not rely excessively on these forward-looking statements. View original content: SOURCE Maitong Sunshine Cultural Development Co.,Ltd Sign in to access your portfolio
The Print
31-05-2025
- Politics
- The Print
Chinese admiral sacked as Xi's purge of military brass continues, another CMC top dog still missing
Admiral Miao was the director of the CMC's political work department and was suspended from office, as announced by the Chinese Ministry of National Defence in November last year. At the time, he was 'suspected of serious violations of discipline'. The case surrounding Miao comes even as Second Vice Chairman of the CMC and Politburo member General He Weidong continues to remain missing since March. New Delhi: Admiral Miao Hua, a member of China's powerful Central Military Commission (CMC) which oversees armed forces operations, is suspected of 'legal violations', indicating charges against him are more serious than previously reported, and has been removed from the National People's Congress. However, in its latest statement, the political work department said it has been decided to remove Miao from China's top legislature—the National People's Congress—last month for 'suspected serious violations of discipline and law', the South China Morning Post (SCMP) reported Friday. The political work department is responsible for ideological control and the management of personnel within the People's Liberation Army (PLA). According to the SCMP, the type of charges reported against Miao is more severe than what was first announced in November. Apart from this, no further details on the case have been reported till date. The news regarding Miao comes as another member of the CMC—He Weidong—continues to remain out of view of the public for almost three months. The missing General and Miao's downfall comes as Chinese President Xi Jinping continues his anti-graft drive amongst the top echelons of the PLA. A number of senior military officials, including two former ministers of defence, have been removed from their positions in recent years as a part of the anti-corruption drive. Miao was the seventh member of the all-powerful CMC to be removed from his post since Xi assumed power in 2012. In fact, one of Miao's predecessors, General Zhang Yang died by suicide in 2017, amidst an investigation into his ties with two disgraced former military individuals during Xi's anti-corruption drive at the time. Miao was the second CMC member to be removed from his position following the dismissal of Li Shangfu, the former minister of defence in 2023, since the current term of office for the leadership began in 2022. The CMC oversees the armed forces in China, in a change from other systems, where the role usually lies with the minister of defence. The minister of defence represents the PLA externally. The chairman of the CMC is President Xi, while there are two vice-chairpersons and other members of the powerful body. Xi has consistently pushed for ideological loyalty to the Communist Party amongst the senior leadership of the Chinese military. Miao remains a CMC member, however, his name no longer appears in the English website of the organisation. His career was shaped by Xi, with Miao becoming the youngest admiral in the PLA. He Weidong, the Second Vice Chairman of the CMC, missed a study session of the Politburo organised by President Xi in the end of April. His last public appearance is reported to have been on 11 March. Miao and He Weidong are the latest members of the CMC to come under the anti-corruption net. In June 2024, Li was expelled from the Communist Party and charged with graft. Li, a former head of the Rocket Force, was appointed Minister of Defence by Xi and held the post for roughly seven months before disappearing. His predecessor Wei Fenghe, who was also a commander in the Rocket Force was also expelled from the Communist Party on the same day as Li. (Edited by Ajeet Tiwari) Also Read: India helps China locate missing fishing vessel that capsized in Indian Ocean
Time of India
27-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Echoes of Tagore in Hills of Hunan: A journey through China's new village dream
Changsha (Hunan province, China): "I shall consider myself fortunate if, through this visit, China comes nearer to India and India to China – for no political or commercial purpose, but for disinterested human love and for nothing else," Asia's first Nobel laureate Rabindranath Tagore said a century ago. He first visited China in April 1924. About a fortnight before his 164th birth anniversary on May 7, a media delegation from Bengal was invited by the Chinese Consulate in Kolkata to observe China's poverty alleviation initiatives. It is also 75 years of Indo-Chinese diplomatic relations. Bullet trains (zipping at 310 kmph) from Changsha to ancient Fenghuang town, via the state-of-the-art Aizhai bridge, took us to Shibadong, the model village showcasing China's "targeted poverty alleviation campaign." Shibadong, which translates to "18 caves," is nestled in the highlands of the Wuling mountains. It is not very far from Shaoshan, the village where Mao Zedong, the founder of the People's Republic of China, was born on December 26, 1893. Cut to Nov 2013. Around 130 households (over 60% of Miao populace in Shibadong) were living below poverty line. That is when President Xi stepped in. He walked to the modest dwelling of 72-year-old matriarch Shi Basan, who has now become synonymous with the transformation narrative. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like People Born 1940-1975 With No Life Insurance Could Be Eligible For This Reassured Get Quote Undo "I didn't recognise the General Secretary. He said I was his elder sister and that he was here to serve us. The General Secretary (Xi) checked if there was enough food, if we grew fruits, and if the livestock (pigs) was well fed. He went to the bedroom, turned over the quilt to see how much rice was in store…" Shi said. The President realised villagers were leaving every other day, looking for greener pastures (jobs). That is when he introduced the "targeted poverty alleviation" programme. The delegation visited Xiaqi village in Xianbaishi town where former boat-dwelling fishing communities have transformed into successful tea cultivators. The town is in the Fujian province, which has been President Xi Jinping 's working zone as a young CPC leader. "Actually, every village, town, and city in China is the President's working area," said Consul Zhang Zizhong, who led the media team. (The TOI correspondent was in China at the invitation of the Chinese govt)
Borneo Post
23-05-2025
- Business
- Borneo Post
China offers global consumers fresh shopping experiences
Phan poses for a photo in Miao ethnic costumes at the Fenghuang ancient town in Xiangxi Tujia and Miao Autonomous Prefecture, central China's Hunan Province on Sept 2, 2024. – Xinhua photo TIANJIN (May 24): Mok Jin Jin, a Malaysian student at Nankai University in north China's Tianjin Municipality, has observed a shift in his family's lifestyle since they received a Chinese-made blender. His mother now frequently tries new healthy breakfast beverages like soy milk, milkshakes and freshly made juices. She particularly appreciates the one-button self-cleaning function, which saves her time and effort. Not long ago, Mok purchased the blender through a Chinese e-commerce platform as a gift for his family. 'Chinese-made products excel in performance and design. They not only improve the living quality but also fulfill consumers' expectations of modern consumption,' Mok said. The notion that Chinese products were 'cheap and low-quality' was for long a common stereotype. However, in recent years, China has made significant strides in technological innovation and industrial upgrades, resulting in a remarkable improvement in the competitiveness of Chinese products. At the same time, China's increasingly diverse consumer market has provided foreign consumers with a more international, fashionable and multifaceted shopping experience. 'International brands are ubiquitous in China's major cities, and global products are easily accessible through online shopping platforms. 'This has made shopping in China extremely convenient,' Mok said. He was also pleasantly surprised to find several Malaysian food brands available in Chinese supermarkets and on e-commerce platforms. 'It's wonderful to be able to enjoy familiar tastes while abroad,' he said. Phan Dinh Thang, a Vietnamese student studying Chinese at Nankai University, echoed this sentiment. 'Shopping in China feels like 'global shopping' with an incredibly wide range of options,' he said. As more Vietnamese people learn Chinese, they find it easier to purchase quality products on Chinese e-commerce platforms. Thanks to China's robust supply chain system and efficient logistics network, goods shipped from China to Vietnam not only arrive quickly but are also cost-effective and often more affordable than local options in Vietnam. 'This has made 'Chinese shopping' a new trend in Vietnam and highlights the increasingly close consumer ties between China and Vietnam,' Phan explained. With China continuously optimising its international consumption environment, such as offering visa exemptions for some countries, enhancing departure tax refund policies and expanding international credit card payment channels – making shopping trips to China a new trend in cross-border tourism. Maltseva Varvara, a Russian visitor, shared her experience: 'The best thing about shopping in China is how fast, convenient and hassle-free it is.' After linking her international credit card to Alipay, Varvara found it easy to pay as she simply needed to scan via her phone by using a quick tap on its screen. 'The recent improvements in the departure tax refund policy have made shopping and traveling in China even more convenient and welcoming.' Some overseas consumers have formed 'shopping groups' and flown long distances to China to purchase popular products. According to data from China's Ministry of Commerce, the number of foreign visitors to Shanghai, Beijing, Guangzhou, Tianjin and southwest China's Chongqing in 2024 was nearly double the figure of the previous year. These five cities are home to almost 70 per cent of China's tax refund stores, while their imports of consumer goods accounted for over half of China's total last year. Foreign consumption in China has seen a noticeable increase. The National Immigration Administration reported that, since the implementation of a 240-hour visa-free transit policy, the number of foreign visitors has grown by 40.2 per cent year on year, with 71.3 per cent of them entering visa-free. The recent signing of a visa exemption agreement between China and Malaysia has made travel for Malaysian tourists more convenient. 'It's much easier for my friends and family to visit China now, and they get to experience firsthand the increasingly convenient living environment and vibrant consumer market here,' Mok said. China's Vice Commerce Minister Sheng Qiuping recently stated that China will continue to improve its international consumption environment, increase the supply of high-quality products, and create more diversified consumption scenarios to boost inbound consumption. Li Wei, dean of the Honor College of Tianjin Foreign Studies University, said that China is fostering an open, inclusive and diverse consumption environment that appeals to foreign visitors. 'This offers more opportunities for global consumers and businesses.' – Xinhua China consumer Made in China shopping Xinhua
