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FUZHOU, China, Nov. 17, 2023 /Xinhua-AsiaNet/--

The 8th Maritime Silk Road (Fuzhou) International Tourism Festival kicked off

in Fuzhou, Fujian Province, China on 17th November. The festival in Fuzhou is

sponsored by the Ministry of Culture and Tourism of the People's Republic of

China and the People's Government of Fujian Province. It is hosted by the

Department of Culture and Tourism of Fujian Province and Fuzhou Municipal

People's Government.

The festival showcases Fuzhou's active participation in the Belt and Road

Initiative by inviting nearly 500 guests to take part in related activities in

the city. These guests include representatives from international

organisations, the World Tourism Alliance, the International Mountain Tourism

Alliance, and representatives of friendly cities of co-building countries, all

working together to enhance the impact of the Maritime Silk Road (Fuzhou),

according to Fuzhou Municipal Bureau of Culture and Tourism.

This year's festival is emphasising international characteristics, unique

aspects of the Maritime Silk Road, and the fusion of culture and tourism. The

main events include the festival's launch ceremony and cultural tourism

dialogue, the Fujian Tourism Expo 2023, and the grand cultural and tourism

experience event "Maritime Silk Road-Themed Wonders Night", showcasing a

diverse array of Fuzhou's culture as an international brand. The festival

highlights distinctive aspects of Fuzhou's culture, including the historical

and cultural significance of Yantai Mountain, hot springs, Fujian cuisine,

ancient houses, and intangible cultural heritage, all contributing to

showcasing the charm of Fuzhou.

The Maritime Silk Road (Fuzhou) International Tourism Festival marks a

significant milestone for Fujian Province and Fuzhou City in their efforts to

comprehensively develop and construct a central area that will play a key role

in the "21st Century Maritime Silk Road". The festival has been held for seven

consecutive years since it began in 2015, offering a new platform for regional

cooperation, promotion, and collaboration among participating countries to

learn from and benefit each other. It has evolved into an internationally

influential tourism conference.

Source: Fuzhou Municipal Bureau of Culture and Tourism

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