Duration: Dec. 23 to Feb. 23Venue: Sandbeach Park, Orange IslePhotos taken on Dec. 23 show citizens are appreciating eye-catching lanterns in the rain at the Sandbeach Park on the Orange Isle. The China (Changsha) International Lantern Carnival 2016 consists of four themed parts including “Hilarious Spring Festival”, “Lively Lantern Festival”, “Exciting Lantern Show” and “Fun with Lanterns”. More than 50 groups of grand lantern lights were lit up, making the Orange Isle a sea of joy and happiness. The festival lasts from Dec. 23 to Feb. 23.Translator: Xiao JuanSource: Hunan Official Web Portal

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On December 20th, The world natural heritage site Zhangjiajie Wulingyuan scenic spot can meet snow again. Yangjiajie “Natural” snow Great Wall scenic spot is full with particularly enchanting silver. The grandeur of snow makes visiting tourists exciting.Translated by Sophia

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The Hunan Provincial Department of Culture cooperated with the China Cultural Center in Sydney this year by launching a series of Hunan culture exhibitions and performances there, which were favored by local people, said Li Hui, head of the department. Colorful activities of “Hunan Culture Season” were staged in Sydney during the one-year cooperation, including 2015 New Year’s Concert by Hunan National Orchestra and New Year Parade, “Fantastic Hunan” Animation Exhibition, China-Australia Enterprises Promotion, “Amazing Hunan” Intangible Culture Heritage Exhibition, and Arts School Exchange. The activities showcased distinctive charm of Hunan culture, and were highly praised by Australian audience from all walks of life. In the coming 2016, the Hunan Provincial Department of Culture will continue exploring Hunan’s cultural resources, to promote cooperation and communication with the Chinese Cultural Center in Pakistan. Beyond that, Hunan Province Song and Dance Theater, Hunan Acrobatics Art Theater, Zhangjiajie Charming Xiangxi Song and Dance Troupe, and Huaihua Song and Dance Troupe will be sent to the U.S.A, South Africa, Ethiopia, Tunisia, Iraq and Vietnam, to join in local celebrations for the Chinese Spring Festival.Translator: Pang YuehuiSource: Hunan Official Web Portal

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On December 20th, the world natural heritage Zhangjiajie Wulingyuan scenic area falls winter snow, A pair of mother and son macaques shows in Huangshi village on a pine tree.In the face of the snowy weather, where are these lovely monkeys? In ZJJ Huangshi village scenic area after some research, the monkey will go to these three places: firstly, It is the mountain cliff stone in the shelter the snow. Secondly, it is on the tree branches. Thirdly, it is to find warmth in swim along the weeds.The macaques, climb up the observation deck together to play with tourists, adding more fun to the visitors. As we have learned, Zhangjiajie macaques, belong to the wild, as the national level 2 Protected Animal.Translated by Sophia

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The opening ceremony of Wanjiali International Mall, the largest freestanding building in the world, was grandly held in Changsha on Dec. 19.The ceremony was attended by Hunan provincial leaders and senior comrades including Chen Shuhong and Cai Lifeng, former deputy directors of the Standing Committee of Hunan Provincial People's Congress, He Baoxiang, vice governor of Hunan Province, Xiao Yayu, member of the Party leadership group of the Standing Committee of Hunan Provincial People's Congress as well as leaders of Changsha Municipal People Government such as Mayor Hu Henghua and Secretary General Tan Yong. Vice Governor He Baoxiang announced the official opening of the world’s largest freestanding building.Vice Mayor of Changsha Liao Jian remarked that the Mall plays an influential role in driving Changsha’s economic growth for its advanced strategic thinking, leading management idea, new business model and huge development potential. It is expected that the Mall will become the center for wealth, famous international brands and consumers, and a preferred investment destination for businessmen. In the near future, the CPC Changsha Municipal Committee and Changsha Municipal People's Government will fully support the development of the shopping center by providing high-quality services, preferential policies and favorable environment, so as to lay a solid foundation for making the Hunan-based building a commercial giant benefiting south central China and linking Hunan and the world.Leaders at provincial, municipal and district levels attend the opening ceremony of Wanjiali International Mall, a municipal re-employment project, to jointly witness the urban progress of Changsha and encourage mass entrepreneurship. Two helicopters landed on the roof of Wanjiali International Mall after flying around the building for two times. It is learned that the roof can accommodate 118 helicopters. Exterior of Wanjiali International Mall.Translator: Xiao JuanSource: Hunan Official Web Portal

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The Promotion Association on Tourism Development of Longjiao Mountain Yao Culture Scenic Area in Yueyang was established in Tongcheng County of Hubei Province. Over 150 participants including representatives from related departments of Hunan’s Linxiang City and Hubei’s Tongcheng County, Chongyang County and Chibi City as well as scholars gathered together to discuss how to develop Yueyang’s Longjiao Mountain rich in Yao culture. The Promotion Association aims to jointly explore Yao culture to enhance the popularity, reputation and charm of Longjiao Mountain, so as to enrich inhabitants in Yaogu Mountain Area.Longjiao Mountain or Yaogu Mountain, an important part of Mufu Mountain range, encompasses an area of over 200 kilometers. Stretching across Linxiang, Tongcheng, Chongyang and Chibi, the mountain is known as an early “Qianjiadong” in the history of Yao people in China, home to more than 100 cultural relic sites including stone houses, stone stockaded villages and stone tombs.Background information:“Qianjiadong” is the homeland of the Yao people. For generations the legend of the “Qianjiadong” was told that there was only one way in and one way out of this peaceful beautiful place through a cavern. This homeland of the Yao, which was told that it is very beautiful, has surrounding waterfalls and rivers, and that it is secluded from the outside world. (Source: en.wikipedia.org)Translator: Xiao JuanSource: Hunan Official Web Portal

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On December 16th, 2015, Zhangjiajie charming xiangxi theatre news, by the invitation of state ministry of culture, Zhangjiajie charming xiangxi group will visit to Tunisia, Iraq, Jordan in January to February next year. It will participate in 2016 the ministry of culture in the local overseas “Happy Spring Festival”. It is understood that this will be the third year for Zhangjiajie charming xiangxi group to participate in the national ministry of culture in foreign exchange visits during the Spring Festival.Zhangjiajie, Charming xiangxi group, with a total of 29 people, including 23 actors, will visit Africa, Asia, attachig great importance. According to the schedule, Africa’s Tunisia can be the first show. Asia’s Iraq is for the second leg. Asia’s Jordan will be regarded as the last stop.Zhangjiajie charming xiangxi performs arts industry pioneer and leader in Hunan tourism. Since 2012, “Pursue love” program has shown successfully on CCTV Spring Festival gala, It has been famous at home and abroad. In 2014, Zhangjiajie charming xiangxi has made a trip to Europe for the first time in Italy and Malta for successful performance. On February 11 to 24, 2015, Zhangjiajie charming xiangxi had 14 wonderful performances on Europe again, showing the mysterious unique folk cultural programs.Translated by Sophia

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Enter since December,Zhangjiajie Tianmen mountain scenic area shows snow twice, and appears multiple times rime, glaze, BingGua landscape. Winter snow season arrives earlier than usual, ice wonders also appear more frequently.Warm prompt: Because of icy roads, ZJJ Tianmen mountain scenic area since December 5th, 2015 to February 29th, 2016, Has the execution of RMB225/Person. During the time of performing winter ticket price, The attraction is closed. Scenic area in winter the ticket time is adjusted form 8:00am to 16:00pm.According to the weather forecast, mid to late this month, It will also have a cool rain and snow weather in Zhangjiajie. Tianmen mountain winter snow is waiting for your coming.Translated by Sophia

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