By Yuling Chen, iChongqing News
Chongqing - The opening ceremony of Chongqing Day at the Beijing International Horticultural Exhibition kicked off in Beijing, capital of China, July 25, 2019. The Chongqing Day event lasting to this Saturday is with the theme of A Land of Natural Beauty, A City with Cultural Appeal and A Tour in Chongqing, A Gain in Vision.
The opening ceremony of Chongqing Day at the Beijing International Horticultural Exhibition kicks off in Beijing, capital of China, July 25, 2019. (Photo from the Chongqing Municipal Commission of Culture and Tourism Development)
A total of 200 guests from China and other countries attended the opening ceremony. A series of activities such as economic and trade cooperation, product display, tourism promotion, and cultural exchange displayed Chongqing’s achievements in development and opening up. There were various Chongqing elements, including Tongliang Dragon Dance, Sichuan Opera Face-changing, Dazu Rock Carvings, Fengdu mulberry, etc.
Dianjiang Xianglong horn-carvings (Photo from the Chongqing Municipal Commission of Culture and Tourism Development)
At the opening ceremony, Li Changxue, deputy inspector of the Chongqing Municipal Commission of Culture and Tourism Development, introduced the unique charm of Chongqing with five themes: giant pandas, the Three Gorges, Dazu Rock Carvings, hot springs, and hot pot.
Chongqing specialties and intelligent equipment
In the exhibition area, crunchy rice candy of Jiangjin, peach slices of Hechuan, preserved pickle of Fuling and other specialty products whetted the appetite of plenty of tourists. Many tourists even consulted online purchase methods after tasting to share these delicacies with their friends and family.
In the exhibition area, Chongqing, known as a land of natural beauty with forested mountains and clear rivers, also exuded technological charm. ASUS computers and robots, flat screen and face recognizer of ESIM Technology Ltd., nanofiber equipment and other intelligent manufacturing products aroused the interest of many visitors.
Chongqing Garden featuring natural scenery and cultural appeal
Chongqing Impression Zone is one of the highlights in the 3,000-square-meter Chongqing Garden, with the Impression on Kuimen (Qutang Gorge), statues of boat trackers and three-dimensional traffic design embodying Chongqing’s imposing beauty. The Bayu Rural Park, a symbol of the garden, also immerses tourists in the atmosphere of old Chongqing.
Economic and Trade Cooperation
At the opening ceremony, the Secretariat of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization Business Council signed a strategic cooperation agreement with the Chongqing Committee of the China Council for the Promotion of International Trade. In addition, Chongqing Jiujiu Honghai Technology Co., Ltd. signed a contract with Phousy Group Co., Ltd. on investing in taxi operation, automobile rental, automobile sales, and driving school, with a contract amount of 100 million USD. Chongqing Xingxing Group reached a project cooperation agreement with well-known real estate enterprises in the country, with a contract amount of 2 billion RMB.
Tourism Promotion and Cultural Exchanges
Wanzhou District, Qianjiang District, Tongliang District will also host cultural performances, folk art shows, and other cultural exchange activities. Ten cultural shows with Chongqing characteristics performed in the lawn theater in front of the Chongqing Garden. Moreover, there is also an intangible culture exhibition with 11 items such as Dianjiang Xianglong horn-carvings, Chongqing lacquer-ware decoration craft, and Fengjie Dark Wood Carving Craft.
At the opening ceremony, in addition to the signing ceremony of foreign investment projects of Chongqing enterprises, there were promotions for Chongqing tourism, 2019 Smart China Expo, and China International Motorcycle Expo.
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