It has been two years since “Quanzhou: Emporium of the World in Song-Yuan China, World Trade Center of Song-Yuan China” was listed as a World Cultural Heritage Site by Yu. NESCO on July 25, 2021 and has recently held many celebration activities in Quanzhou. in Fujian Province, east of China
Quanzhou was one of the world’s largest ports along the ancient Maritime Silk Road. This was especially true during the Song (960-1279) and Yuan (1271-1368) dynasties, when large numbers of ships came in and out of port day and night to do business. Statues and temples from all over the world have been erected in this city to pray for business prosperity. These buildings make Quanzhou an architecturally diverse and exciting city.
The registered World Cultural Heritage includes 22 ancient administrative buildings, religious sites and statues, such as the Luoyang Bridge and the Fu Wen Temple. that China contributes to the prosperity of maritime trade on a global scale
To celebrate the second anniversary of being registered as a World Cultural Heritage Site Quanzhou City held a Nanyin music performance at Fuwen Temple. It is an ancient musical art prevalent in the south of Fujian Province. and is one of the oldest musical arts in China. The classic Nanyin music has been adapted for the modern era. It has become a festive song, but still has a simple traditional melody. Helping to revive an art that has been passed down for centuries. and received overwhelming applause
The performances are part of a special music festival held from late July until mid-August. to promote the development of Quanzhou as a model city of protection and utilization of World Heritage Sites;
Mr. Yao Ying (Yao Ying), the initiator of this musical activity Expect a more internationalized mix of local music, art and culture. will show the openness of Quanzhou City As the starting point of the ancient Maritime Silk Road was even better.
Quanzhou is home to an internationally renowned World Heritage site. Tourism in this city has always been thriving. in the first half of this year Quanzhou received a total of 38.16 million domestic and foreign tourists, up 49.4 percent year on year. Tourism revenue reached 43.18 billion yuan, up 60.8 percent year on year.
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2023-09-06 06:02:30
