A cultural exchange event for Belt and Road countries was recently launched at the Jiuyi Mountain Scenic Area in Ningyuan County, Yongzhou City. It aimed to promote traditional Chinese culture and facilitate intercultural exchange.

The event was jointly initiated by the scenic area and Hunan University of Science and Engineering (HUSE). It featured cultural classes on Chinese rituals and music culture and distinctive folk customs at Jiuyi Mountain area, giving participants tangible benefits via immersive experiences during their study tours. 

Chinese and foreign students take a group photo at the Jiuyi Mountain Scenic Area. (Photo/Li Wen)

Foreign students in traditional Hanfu costume participate in the Emperor Shun Memorial Ceremony, a national intangible cultural heritage, and also an international exchange and blessing ceremony. (Photo/Li Wen)

Chinese and foreign students appreciate a Guqin performance of "Ode to South Wind" and other Chinese classical music pieces. (Photo/Li Wen)

A foreign student tries her hand at playing Guqin under the guidance of Ouyang Pingbiao, the fourth-generation inheritor of Jiuyi Guqin school. Jiuyi Guqin has been listed as one of the provincial-level intangible cultural heritages. (Photo/Li Wen)

Chinese and foreign students attend a cultural exchange activity at the Emperor Shun Square. (Photo/Li Wen)

Foreign students and Yao girls enjoy a traditional bamboo pole dance, experiencing folk customs of the Jiuyi Mountain area. (Photo/Li Wen)

Chinese and foreign students together plant a "tree of everlasting friendship" at the Emperor Shun Mausoleum Park. (Photo/Li Wen) 

A foreign student shares her tour at the Jiuyi Mountain Scenic Area with her family and friends via video link. (Photo/Li Wen)

The Jiuyi Mountain Scenic Area has been committed to building itself into a national-level 5A tourist attraction in recent years. It has made constant efforts to expand international exchanges and promote fine traditional Chinese culture to the world.

This article is from the Hunan Provincial Government www.enghunan.gov.cn.

Translator: Pang Yuehui

Chinese source: China National Radio