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On world heritage map for five years, China’s Liangzhu Archaeological Site radiates with unique civilization charm

By Katrina Sammut

HANGZHOU, China, July 8, 2024 /Xinhua-AsiaNet/– On July 6, China ushered in the Minor Heat in the twenty-four solar terms, marking the approach of scorching hot weather. For Hangzhou, the capital city of Zhejiang Province in eastern China, this day also heralds a series of activities to mark the fifth “Hangzhou Liangzhu Day” and the fifth … Continued

TOKYO SKYTREE, TV Anime Pokemon to Hold 1st Joint Event — “Pokemon Horizons: The Series ‘POKEMON in TOKYO SKYTREE'” from June 25 to September 24, 2024

By Katrina Sammut

TOKYO, July 5, 2024 /Kyodo JBN/ — TOBU TOWER SKYTREE Co., Ltd., operator of TOKYO SKYTREE, announced that the company is holding “Pokemon Horizons: The Series ‘POKEMON in TOKYO SKYTREE,’” the first joint event of TOKYO SKYTREE and the TV anime Pokemon, from Tuesday, June 25, to Tuesday, September 24, 2024. Special website on the … Continued

Yantai Exhibition Celebrates 27th Anniversary of Hong Kong’s Return to Motherland

By Katrina Sammut

Hong Kong, July 4, 2024 /Xinhua-AsiaNet/ On June 29, the celebration of the 27th Anniversary of Hong Kong’s return to the motherland, organized by the Hong Kong Celebrations Association, was launched at Victoria Park in Hong Kong. As a significant part of this event, the Yantai exhibition themed “Enchanted Coast, Discover Yantai” was grandly unveiled at the park by focusing on the myth … Continued

Southern Shaolin Intangible Cultural Heritage Martial Arts Exchange Conference Successfully Held

By Katrina Sammut

PUTIAN, China, July 3, 2024 /Xinhua-AsiaNet/– From June 29 to 30, 2024, the notable Southern Shaolin Intangible Cultural Heritage Martial Arts Exchange Conference (the Conference) was successfully held at the Southern Shaolin Temple on Jiulian Mountain in Licheng District, Putian City, Fujian Province, China. Image: Martial arts group performance at the Conference This two-day event … Continued

UnionPay International launched summer marketing campaign with global merchants

By Katrina Sammut

SHANGHAI, July 3, 2024 /Xinhua-AsiaNet/– UnionPay International has launched its largest-scale summer marketing campaign targeting outbound tourists from China, featuring multiple benefits including merchant discounts up to 33%, favorable exchange rates, and cashback of up to 12% from banks. Over 10,000 global merchants and more than 10 commercial card-issuing banks have participated, covering popular destinations … Continued

Yantai Exhibition Celebrates 27th Anniversary of Hong Kong’s Return to Motherland

By Katrina Sammut

Hong Kong, July 3, 2024 /Xinhua-AsiaNet/ On June 29, the celebration of the 27th Anniversary of Hong Kong’s return to the motherland, organized by the Hong Kong Celebrations Association, was launched at Victoria Park in Hong Kong. As a significant part of this event, the Yantai exhibition themed “Enchanted Coast, Discover Yantai” was grandly unveiled at the park by focusing on the myth … Continued

“Beauty Incarnation – Han and Roman Female Cultural Relics Exhibition” Kicks off

By Katrina Sammut

CHANGSHA, China, June 26, 2024 /Xinhua-AsiaNet/– On the morning of June 15, the “Beauty Personalized – Han and Roman Female Cultural Relics Exhibition” kicked off in the Hunan Museum. Precious national cultural relics, such as genuine unlined clothes of plain yarn with curving-front, are exhibited for the first time. The exhibition will last until October 7. Image: … Continued

Hunan Museum Hosts “The Art of Life – Mawangdui Han Dynasty Culture Immersive Digital Exhibition”

By Katrina Sammut

CHANGSHA, China, June 26, 2024 /Xinhua-AsiaNet/– This year marks the 50th anniversary of the archaeological excavation of the Han Tombs at Mawangdui. The Hunan Museum, together with the Digital Library of China and the team of Wang Yuejin, professor at CAMLab, Harvard University, launched “The Art of Life – Mawangdui Han Dynasty Culture Immersive Digital Exhibition” … Continued

The 6th Heilongjiang Provincial Tourism Industry Development Conference was held in Qiqihar

By Katrina Sammut

QIQIHAR, China, June 26, 2024 /Xinhua-AsiaNet/– The 6th Heilongjiang Provincial Tourism Industry Development Conference was held in Qiqihar from June 24th to 25th. Themed “Sharing New Opportunities for Unique Cultural Tourism and Pooling New Momentum for Revitalization and Development”, the conference, hosted by the Department of Culture and Tourism of Heilongjiang Province, carried out 100 supporting activities … Continued