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YINAN, China, May 15, 2024 /Xinhua-AsiaNet/– Straw weaving, a national intangible cultural heritage of China, is an art of turning straw into gold. The craftsmanship of Yangdu straw weaving, originally utilizing corn leaves, has been transformed by the locals through manual dyeing and weaving to make exquisite baskets, straw bags, hats, and more. Yangdu straw … Continued
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PARIS, May 10, 2024 /Xinhua-AsiaNet/– On the evening of May 4, the “Sino-French Gastronomy Carnival” began along the Seine River in Paris, France. This carnival was supported by the Chinese Embassy in France and the World Federation of Chinese Catering Industry and is one of the highlights of the 2024 Sino-French exquisite cultural exchange activities. … Continued
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RUSHAN, China, May 8, 2024 /Xinhua-AsiaNet/– In May, the Silver Beach Tourist Resort in Rushan City, Shandong Province, has become a popular destination for many tourists. They are attracted by its reputation as the “Number One Beach in the World”, visiting various attractions and indulging in local delicacies to fully enjoy a delightful vacation. With … Continued
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NANNING, China, May 8 /Xinhua-AsiaNet/ — Vuong Van Thanh, a tour guide from Vietnam, led 19 Vietnamese tourists across Beilunhe Bridge connecting the Vietnamese city of Mong Cai with China’s Dongxing for a one-day tour of the border city in south China’s Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region. Separated from Mong Cai only by a river, Dongxing … Continued
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WUHAN, China, Apr. 30, 2024 /Xinhua-AsiaNet/– Wuhan, a place blending traditional Chinese heritage and modern allure The public holiday of the International Workers’ Day, also called Labor Day or May Day, lasts from May 1 to May 5 this year. With over 100 activities at Wuhan’s scenic spots, various exhibitions in museums and art galleries, delicious … Continued
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NANCHANG, China, Apr. 25, 2024 /Xinhua-AsiaNet/– On April 18th local time, the opening ceremony of the Southeast Asia Cultural and Tourism Promotion Season themed “Jiangxi’s Scenery is Unique” and the Malaysia “Jiangxi Day” event were officially launched at the Kuala Lumpur China Cultural Center. This event brought Jiangxi’s calligraphy and painting culture, ceramic culture, and … Continued
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TOKYO, Apr. 23, 2024 /Kyodo JBN/ — The Tokyo Station Hotel has applied the Carbon Neutral Stay program to all its rooms booked through any channels beginning in April to accelerate efforts to help attain a sustainable world. The hotel’s main dining, Restaurant Blanc Rouge, has renewed its menu concept to support local sourcing. The … Continued
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HAIKOU, China, Apr. 22, 2024 /Xinhua-AsiaNet/– Recently, at the closing ceremony of the Fashion Week of the 2024 China International Consumer Products Expo, “Rendezvous with Changjiang”, a fashion show produced by Changjiang Li Autonomous County of Hainan Province and esteemed designers, showcased the beauty of Changjiang, of Hainan, and of China to the world. With … Continued
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GUIYANG, China, April 12, 2024 /Xinhua-AsiaNet/– On April 11th, 2024, the 18th Guizhou Tourism Industry Development Conference, hosted by the People’s Government of Guizhou Province and themed “Promoting Deep Integration of Culture and Tourism and Building a World-class Tourist Destination”, kicked off in Xingyi city, Southwest China’s Guizhou province, on the basis of “simplicity, delicacy, … Continued
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OSAKA, Japan, Apr. 3, 2024 /Kyodo JBN/ — “GRAND GREEN OSAKA Developer,” the joint venture of nine companies led by Mitsubishi Estate Co., Ltd., has decided to collectively call the commercial facilities in GRAND GREEN OSAKA, or the Umekita 2nd development project currently underway in front of JR Osaka Station, “GRAND GREEN OSAKA SHOPS & … Continued