On June 28, a self-drive tour to Russia, part of the China-Russia Red Tourism Promotional Activities, was launched at Changsha Orange Isle Scenic Spot. The event was sponsored by China National Tourism Administration (CNTA) and organized by Hunan Tourism Development Committee (HTDC). “Red tourism”, tourism featuring visits to historical sites with a revolutionary legacy, is a natural area for cooperation between Russia and China.The departure ceremony was presided over by HTDC Deputy Director Guo Guquan. CNTA Comprehensive Coordination Department Director Hou Zhengang announced the departure of the self-drive fleet. HTDC Director Chen Xianchun addressed the ceremony, hoping that the event will foster red tourism as a new driver of China-Russia tourism cooperation.The CNTA holds self-drive tours to Russia from June to September, 2017, in an attempt to promote China-Russia red tourism cooperation, enhance friendship between the two peoples, and increase popularity of red tourism. Another departure ceremony was held in Xi’an, Shanxi on the same day.The third China-Russia Red Tourism Promotional Activities will be held in Liuyang this September.Translator: Xiao Juan

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On June 16, A news conference announced that the 2017 Hunan Summer Rural Tourism Festival will take place from June 28 to August 31 in Yanling County. The festival is co-sponsored by the Hunan Tourism Development Committee and the Zhuzhou Municipal People's Government. Its theme is "health care, ancestor worship, and summer leisure in Yanling".During the festival, Zhuzhou will launch a number of activities to attract tourists:Shennong Valley summer health festival, tourism product fair, summer tourism forum, and Yanling folk performances at the opening ceremony;The music tent festival to enjoy starry night in Shennong Valley and other areas between July and August;The forest health festival at a compound farm in Yanling County; and The yellow peach festival in Yanling County.Meanwhile, a series of activities will be launched to help the public escape summer heat, such as crossing lotus pond in Xianyu Ridge and water activities in Youxian County.Translator: Xiao Juan

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The Hunan Tourism Development Committee (HTDC) announced that most scenic spots were closed due to heavy rain as of June 25, 2017, but a few scenic spots reopened to visitors.The HTDC implemented the principles stated in a flood prevention conference by the CPC Hunan Provincial Committee and the Hunan Provincial People’s Government, to prioritize tourism safety in Changsha, Zhangjiajie, Xiangxi, Huaihua, Changde, Chenzhou, Yueyang, and other cities. It sent an inspection team to check tourism safety hidden dangers and emergency management in Xiangxi and Zhangjiajie. The Hunan Tourism Association issued an emergency notice on organizing tours in flood season to all travel agencies. The latest info about the closed and reopened scenic spots in Hunan are as follows:ChangshaClosed: Changsha Landscape and Ecology Garden, Yang Kaihui’s Residence, all white rafting scenic spots in Liuyang, Ningxiang Longquan Rafting, and Tianzi RaftingPartly closed: Water Park and Lelin Amusement Park in Hunan Forest Botanical Garden; Dragon boat and rafting in Shiyanhu Ecotourism Area; Aquatic sports in Baileyuan Ecotourism Area, Qianlonghu Ecotourism Area; and Water-themed events in star-level village tourism spots in Changsha County.ZhangjiajieReopened: Zhangjiajie Grand Canyon Scenic Spot and Laodaowan Scenic Spot Xiangxi Tujia and Miao Autonomous PrefectureReopened:Some scenic spots in Dehang Miao Village reopen starting from the afternoon of June 25; Guzhang Zuolong Gorge; Longshan Liye Ancient Town; and Tiaoyan and Pubuwan in Furong Town.Closed:Pushi Ancient Town, Baisha and Tianqiaoshan scenic spots in Luxi County; Chadong and Dalongdong Water Conservancy scenic spots, Shibadong and Jinlong villages, Ancient Miao River, and Zixiahu Scenic Spot in Huayuan County; Miao valley and Feishui valley scenic spots in Fenghuang County; and Mengdonghe Rafting and Malahe Scenic Spot in Yongshun County.Partly closed:Scenic spots along the river in Qianzhou Ancient Town in Jishou City; Lianyu Cave in Wulongshan Canyon in Longshan County; Youshui Gallery in Red Carbonate-Rock Stone Geopark; Boating in Tuojiang River in Fenghuang County; and Waterway in Laosicheng Site in Yongshun County.YiyangReopened: Yiyang Yunmeng Fangzhou Water Park Closed: all scenic spots in Taojiang and Anhua countiesHuaihuaClosed: Longdihe rafting in Tongdao County, Fengtan Reservoir, Eryou Mountain, and Jiemuxi scenic spots in Yuanling County, Sandaokeng Scenic Spot and rafting in Zhijiang CountyPartly closed: aquatic sports in Huangdu Dong VillageYueyangClosed: Tuolongxia Rafting and Lianyuanshan RaftingPartly closed: cableway and glass bridge in Shiniuzhai Scenic SpotShaoyangClosed: All scenic spots in Beita District; Shaodong Liuguanghu Scenic Spot; Wugang Yunshan Scenic Spot; Suining Huangsang Scenic Spot (from June 25 to 28); Gaozhou Hotspring, Weiyuan Hotspring, and Huayao Scenic Spot in Longhui County; Huangshan Scenic Spot in Xinning County; Baiyundong and Yunshuibian scenic spots in Chengbu County; and Water-themed events and rafting in Suining County.Partly closed: Baiyunyan Scenic Spot in Baishui Cave in Xinshao County, mini-mongolian yurt and tents in Nanshan Scenic SpotTranslator: Xiao Juan 

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Innovation is an important engine of cultural development. A number of innovative projects and individuals have emerged in Hunan’s journey towards a strong cultural province, which accelerate Hunan cultural advancement. The Hunan Provincial Cultural Innovation Awards were announced recently. The awarded projects involved news publicity, public cultural services, cultural system reform, and cultural products and services.Chinese writer Wang Yuewen's long historical novel Premier of Qing Dynasty is on a bookshelf at Hunan Book Market on June 13. It tells the story of premier Chen Tingjing from the Qing Dynasty (1644-1911).A child actor performs modern Peking opera at Qingzhuhuxiangyi Foreign Language School, Changsha City on May 26. On the same day, an activity to promote campus culture in communities and traditional culture in schools was launched in Kaifu District.On May 16, citizens read news through an electronic screen at a hotel lobby.The audience watch the real-scene drama “Tianmen Fox Fairy – Liu Hai Cuts Firewood” on June 10. A concert themed “Soldier Transfer in Tongdao” is staged at Hunan Grand Theater on Feb. 28.The Liling • World Ceramic Art City serves as a comprehensive platform for cultural, ceramic and tourism industries integration. It is based on cultural and artistic exchange, cultural creativity and design, cultural and artistic creation, and cultural tourism. "Internet plus" model is adopted to boost cultural creativity and design, and encourage public entrepreneurship and innovation.A flower-drum opera show at Yiyang Tea MarketTranslator: Xiao Juan 

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A large real-scene drama “Impressive Dongting Lake” was premiered at Huangjiahu International Tourist Resort in Yiyang City on the evening of June 17, 2017. The drama, consisting of two parts, combines multi-viewpoint, panoramic technologies, and overwater and underwater displays to paint a fantastic picture of Dongting Lake for the audience.The photos above shows the live performances.Translator: Xiao Juan 

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A Thangka exhibition opened in Changsha Li Zijian Art Museum on June 18, displaying more than 100 pieces of Thangka made by Guoluo Xirebu, a famous Tibetan Thangka painter and the interior of Thangka- a national intangible cultural heritage item.The exhibition will last till July 16.Thangka is a unique ancient form of art in Tibetan culture. It is a traditional mounted Tibetan scroll painting with various religious functions. The content varies from Tibetan history, religion, culture to society. Thangka is often considered the "encyclopedia of the Tibetan people’s life".These exquisite Thangka works with bright colors, strict composition, and delicate brushwork amazed visitors. The themes varied from the life of the Buddha to the history and folk customs of Tibetan nationality, demonstrating Xirebu’s rich imagination and excellent painting skills.Xirebu has formed his own artistic characteristics during more than 30 years of practice. He has created more than 400 pieces of Thangka and held tour exhibitions at home and abroad.During the exhibition, a series of activities will be held, including Thangka painting live creation, Thangka appreciation conference, and presentations of folk customs related to Thangka art.Translator: Xiao Juan

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Dong brocade products are increasingly popular in the market, including backpacks, wall hangings, and quilt covers with traditional and trendy patterns.Dong brocade is one of China’s famous brocades. It dates back 2000 years. It is mainly prevalent in the Dong minority communities of Hunan, Guizhou, and Guangxi. It was included in the national intangible cultural heritage list in 2008.In recent years, Hunan Tongdao Dong Autonomous County Government has taken measures to protect and promote Dong brocade weaving skills. It organized Dong brocade weaving skills training courses, established the Hunan Dong Brocade Museum and the Dong Brocade Institute, set up the Dong Brocade Arts Development Co., Ltd., and encouraged Dong brocade cultural and creative enterprises to assist in poverty alleviation.The Chinese Dong Brocade Inheritance Base regularly holds training courses for villagers to help them escape poverty. The traditional weaving skills have been transformed into a promising cultural industry.A Dong brocade pattern of spiders means “auspicious and happy” to the Dong people. The patterns can also be landscapes, figures, animals, flowers, the sun, the moon, and the stars.A curious little girl watches her grandmother weave Dong brocade. In Dong villages, girls start learning Dong brocade weaving skills in childhood.A young lady weaves Dong brocade. More and more Dong women have mastered Dong brocade weaving skills and opened family workshops. Weavers exchange ideas about a Dong brocade quilt cover. Dong brocade used to be only found in Dong homes, but now is a high-end national handicraft.Translator: Yu Jiangjiang 

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The Mass Dragon Boat Finals, a part of the 13th China’s National Games, will be held on Liuye Lake, Changde City, between July 15 and 17.Hunan is known as the “Origin of Dragon Boat Festival”, and the “Cradle of Dragon Boat Race”. It organized annual provincial mass dragon boat races for four consecutive years, and the national Dragon Boat Contest (Changsha Area) this year. The Mass Dragon Boat Finals is the highest standard and largest of its kind in China.Hunan team together with other 23 teams, composing of more than 600 racers, will compete in the finals. Men’s and women’s teams, divided into 12-person or 22-person group, will respectively race in 100-meter, 200-meter, and 500-meter races. Twelve gold medals will be granted to the winners, the most among all mass contests in this National Games. Hunan team will participate in all the 12 races.Preparations are undergoing. The races will be broadcast live on China Central Television (CCTV).Translator: Pang Yuehui 

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Recently the June 6th Folk Song Festival 2017 Hunan (Nanshan) promo video was on display at Times Square with a vibrant folk element, providing pedestrians an eye opening experience of traditional Chinese folk culture from Miao and Dong villages.The June 6th Folk Song Festival has been held for nineteen years. This display has brought more influence to the festival, inviting global singers to participate in.Sponsors: The CPC Shaoyang Municipal Committee;Shaoyang Municipal People's Government;Hunan Musicians Association.Organizers: Publicity Department of the CPC Shaoyang Municipal Committee;Shaoyang Ethnic and Religious Affairs Committee;Shaoyang Municipal Bureau of Culture, Sports, Radio and News;Shaoyang Bureau of Tourism and Foreign Affairs, Hong Kong, Macao, and Overseas Chinese Affairs;Shaoyang Federation of Literary and Art Circles;Shaoyang Television;CPC Chengbu Miao Autonomous County Committee;The People's Government of Chengbu Miao Autonomous County.The Folk Song Competition has fully opened up for enrollment via three main channels of Weibo, WeChat H5, and PC special report. The contestants may send their videos to the official Micro-blog or WeChat public ID (hnxx12012) and email (lidandan@hunanmail.sina.com.cn).Translator: Xiao Juan

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The exhibition displays the unique art pieces created by 13 artists from the Asian-pacific region and the Middle East with the theme of multiculturalism.The exhibition will last till June 18, 2017.The photo taken on June 12, 2017 shows a citizen is appreciating a foreign artwork. The Bold. Art. Exhibition kicked off at Changsha Meixi Xintiandi Shopping Mall on the same day.Translator: Xiao Juan 

2017-06-14 09:26 View：1253