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Du Jiahao, CPC Hunan Provincial Committee secretary and Hunan Provincial People's Congress Standing Committee director, met in Changsha with the Shiga Prefecture Government delegation on November 11, 2018. It was led by Governor Taizō Mikazuki and Ryuji Kawashima, chairperson of the Shiga Prefectural Assembly. Hunan provincial leaders Wu Lan, Chen Xiangqun, and Xie Jianhui also attended the meeting.Secretary Du welcomed the delegation to attend the “35th Anniversary of Hunan-Shiga Friendship Establishment” serial celebrations in Hunan. He happily recalled his visit to the Shiga Prefecture five years ago. He said, “Since Hunan and Shiga established friendly provincial-prefectural relationship 35 years ago, exchanges and cooperation between the two sides have been continuously promoted, and the traditional friendship consolidated and developed.” He continued, “We expected both sides to take the 35th anniversary as a starting point to further deepen communication and collaboration in such fields as economy and trade, science and education, culture, environmental protection, and agricultural and rural affairs. This will help achieve mutual benefits and win-win results.” “We would strive to make due contributions to the long-term, healthy, and stable development of China-Japan relations,” he added.Governor Taizō Mikazuki remarked that when he came here, he was always impressed by Hunan’s rapid development and great changes, especially in the areas of poverty alleviation, environmental protection, and high-tech industry development. He noted that Shiga Prefecture has attached great importance to strengthening partnership with Hunan. It is hoped that the two sides would keep seeking more cooperation opportunities to create a better future by taking the 35th anniversary as a starting point.On the afternoon of November 11, Secretary Du met with the Shiga Prefecture Government delegation. (Photo taken by Luo Xinguo)Source from Enghunan
2018-11-13 14:38
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The “China Zhangjiajie (Astana) Silk Road Stop” plaque unveiling ceremony, an important event of the Hunan Week at Astana Expo 2017, was held in the capital of Kazakhstan on July 17, 2017. Zhangjiajie Vice Mayor Ouyang Bin, Dean of the Tourism Research Institute of L. N. Gumilyov Eurasian National University and General Manager of Eurasia-Astana Travel Co., Ltd., Altai Global Trading Company General Manager, and more than 40 representatives from all walks of life attended. The event marked Zhangjiajie’s first step in implementing the national “Belt and Road” initiative to expand international tourism cooperation and to develop innovative and international tourism, cultural, and economic exchanges.Vice Major Ouyang Bin remarked that establishing the Astana Silk Road Stop not only connects tourism, the economy, trade, and cultural enterprises between Zhangjiajie and Central Asian countries, but also between multiple regions and countries along the “Belt and Road” route. He expects it will become Zhangjiajie’s international platform to enhance external publicity, tourism marketing, economic and trade cooperation, and cultural exchange with global partners. “In the future, Zhangjiajie use the advantages of the national ‘Belt and Road’ initiative, and promote Silk Road Stop building in relevant countries, to strengthen the city’s tourism, economy, trade, and cultural cooperation with our international friends.” He added.After the ceremony, China and Kazakhstan enterprises signed a series of cooperation agreements laying a long-term cooperation basis for Zhangjiajie’s international tourism, economy and trade, and cultural advancement.The Zhangjiajie Sangzhi folk song performance in prelude to the plaque-unveiling ceremony.Zhangjiajie Vice Major Ouyang Bin (R) and his Kazakhstan counterpart unveil the commemorative plaque for “China Zhangjiajie (Astana) Silk Road Stop”.Translator: Yu Jiangjiang
2017-07-22 17:00
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In recent year, Hengyang has implemented the strategy of region-based tourism to adjust agricultural structure and speed up integration of tourism and other industrial sectors, so as to promote economic growth through developing rural tourism.In 2016, the city received 44.21 million visitors in total from home and abroad, with a tourism revenue of 26.5 billion yuan. Among the total, rural tourism accounted for over 20%.The photo taken on March 11, 2017 shows villagers are making flower arrangement at Chashan’ao Town, Zhuhui District, Hengyang City.Source:EnhunanTranslator: Xiao Juan
2017-03-14 11:16
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The first Dong minority singing festival for national unity at the border of Hunan Province and Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region was held at Shibapo of Pingzhai Village, Pingtan Township, Tongdao Dong Autonomous County on Feb. 14, 2017. The Dong people from Hunan and Guangxi borders dressed in festive costume to celebrate the day by singing, dancing, and playing lusheng.Source: EnghunanTranslator: Yu Jiangjiang
2017-02-14 18:00
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The photo taken on Feb. 6, 2017 shows villagers dressed in national costumes line up in the shape of dragon to pray for blessing at Guronghu Village, Shuanglong Town, Huayuan County. It is a tradition for Miao people to greet the dragon.Source:EnghunanTranslator: Xiao Juan
2017-02-09 17:58
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On the evening of December 7th, Zhangjiajie Charming Xiangxi grand theatre welcomed a special group of guests who attended the 4th diplomats “Cultural China” activities. They were shocked by Zhangjiajie landform scenery in the world, at the same time, were intoxicated in the theatre stage performance of Zhangjiajie ecological folk custom culture.It is understood that the diplomats “Cultural China” honored guest respectively, Bangladesh, South Africa, Spain, Switzerland, Ukraine, Belarus and other 13 countries and the international cooperation organization diplomats, experts. During the period of Zhangjiajie, diplomat line successively has entered Yuan Jiajie, sound military academies, Zhangjiajie Charming Xiangxi grand theatre, to feel Zhangjiajie unique natural scenery and rich folk customs. They will be willing to build the bridge of friendship for more international guests to understand and aspire to Zhangjiajie.Diplomats “Cultural China” campaign was launched by the ministry of culture.The diplomat guests entered Zhangjiajie “Cultural China” activities, which improved the visibility and reputation of Zhangjiajie in the world. It will play a role in the international market of tourism development of Zhangjiajie winter.Translated by SophiaSource: Hunan Official Web Portal
2016-12-24 08:53
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On December 4th, crimson incredibly maple leaf will decorate Zhangjiajie Huanglong ecological square. Visitors walk in the chardonnay “Maple”, which looks like enjoying an oil painting.Translated by SophiaSource: Hunan Official Web Portal
2016-12-26 08:51
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The photo taken on Dec. 18, 2016 shows over 1000 mu (about 66.7 hectares) of dawn redwoods turn various vivid shades of red in Paiyashan Forest Park located at Jingzhou Miao and Dong Autonomous County. They look like an unfolded red umbrella when seen from above.Translator: Xiao JuanSource: Hunan Official Web Portal
2016-12-20 08:46
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The photos taken on the evening of Dec. 21, 2016 show Tujia girls smear soot on the face of a young man (it is also called Momi) during a traditional bonfire festival held in Buxi Old Street, Wuling District, Zhangjiajie City. Momi is a traditional wedding custom of Tujia people.Translator: Xiao JuanSource: Hunan Official Web Portal
2016-12-23 08:40
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A series of activities about winter tourism themed on “Happy Winter Travel in Zhangjiajie” officially started on Nov. 30, 2016. Since December 1, Zhangjiajie will launch various preferential measures to invite tourists worldwide to enjoy winter travel fun here. Translator: Yu JiangjiangSource: Hunan Official Web Portal
2016-12-01 20:39
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