Hechi strives to foster ethnic unity, connectivity
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Hechi strives to foster ethnic unity, connectivity

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In recent years, Hechi, an ethnically diverse region where minority groups constitute up to 85.6 percent of the population, has actively promoted extensive exchanges and integration among its diverse ethnic communities. The integrated transportation construction project, linking Donglan, Bama, and Fengshan, has established convenient and harmonious routes, facilitating interaction and integration among 625,500 residents from the three counties. In 2023, Guangxi saw the inauguration of its first high-speed railway, with a speed of 350 kilometers per hour, running through Hechi, thereby significantly enhancing regional connectivity. Since last year, the city has organized 91 sessions of intangible cultural heritage inheritance activities, drawing 624,600 participants from diverse ethnic groups such as Zhuang, Yao, Mulao, Maonan, Miao, and Han.

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Hechi city
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Hechi city

China Daily  

The city of Hechi, in the northeast Guangxi Zhuang autonomous region, has beautiful scenery, breathtaking mountains, caves, rivers and lakes. It is home to 3.35 million people according to the seventh census and is a multi-ethnic city dominated by the Zhuang ethnic groups, with minorities accounting for 85.6 percent of the local population. The city's residents are also known for …

Hechi's unique culture listed among top 10 Guangxi Cultural Symbols
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Hechi's unique culture listed among top 10 Guangxi Cultural Symbols

China Daily  

On the morning of May 25, the 2023 Investigation Report of Influence of Guangxi Cultural Symbols was published. The report disclosed the "Top 10 Guangxi Cultural Symbols" renowned for their representation, influence, and promotional value, including Guilin's landscape, Liu Sanjie culture, the Sanyuesan Festival, and Liuzhou Luosifen, which are widely acknowledged as cultural symbols with significant impact. Yizhou district in …

Hechi ethnic unity, colorful rural grand market held in Yizhou
8 months, 1 week ago

Hechi ethnic unity, colorful rural grand market held in Yizhou

China Daily  

On April 10, the opening ceremony of the Hechi Ethnic Unity and Colorful Rural Grand Market was held in Hechi's Yizhou district. It was followed by traditional songs and dances, the "Colorful Hechi" fashion show which showcased silk cheongsams and ethnic rural costumes, and authentic ethnic cultural performances. The event also featured the Hechi agricultural dance exhibition, showcasing intangible cultural …

Hechi ethnic unity, colorful rural grand market held in Yizhou
8 months, 1 week ago

Hechi ethnic unity, colorful rural grand market held in Yizhou

China Daily  

On April 10, the opening ceremony of the Hechi Ethnic Unity and Colorful Rural Grand Market was held in Hechi's Yizhou district. It was followed by traditional songs and dances, the "Colorful Hechi" fashion show which showcased silk cheongsams and ethnic rural costumes, and authentic ethnic cultural performances. The event also featured the Hechi agricultural dance exhibition, showcasing intangible cultural …

Hechi to host magnificent celebrations for Sanyuesan Festival
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Hechi to host magnificent celebrations for Sanyuesan Festival

China Daily  

Hechi city is gearing up to organize a large-scale event for the 2024 Guangxi Sanyuesan Festival. This event is scheduled to take place at the Cultural Square in Yizhou district from April 10 to 12 and encompasses 10 activities, including a folk song contest, project promotion events, trade shows, and a food street. The 23 rural complexes in Hechi city …

Hechi innovates to inherit bronze drum culture
1 year, 2 months ago

Hechi innovates to inherit bronze drum culture

China Daily  

Since the establishment of the Bronze Drum Culture Ecological Conservation Experimental Zone in 2012, Hechi has been exploring the protection and inheritance of bronze drum culture. At the Geyasigu Chinese Baiku Yao Ecological Folk Park in Nandan county, visitors can not only learn about the history, craftsmanship, and playing techniques of the bronze drum, but also experience a variety of …

Hechi innovates to inherit bronze drum culture
1 year, 2 months ago

Hechi innovates to inherit bronze drum culture

China Daily  

Since the establishment of the Bronze Drum Culture Ecological Conservation Experimental Zone in 2012, Hechi has been exploring the protection and inheritance of bronze drum culture. At the Geyasigu Chinese Baiku Yao Ecological Folk Park in Nandan county, visitors can not only learn about the history, craftsmanship, and playing techniques of the bronze drum, but also experience a variety of …

Hechi innovates to inherit bronze drum culture
1 year, 2 months ago

Hechi innovates to inherit bronze drum culture

China Daily  

Since the establishment of the Bronze Drum Culture Ecological Conservation Experimental Zone in 2012, Hechi has been exploring the protection and inheritance of bronze drum culture. At the Geyasigu Chinese Baiku Yao Ecological Folk Park in Nandan county, visitors can not only learn about the history, craftsmanship, and playing techniques of the bronze drum, but also experience a variety of …

Hechi bronze drum cultural experience tour receives national recognition
1 year, 2 months ago

Hechi bronze drum cultural experience tour receives national recognition

China Daily  

On Sept 22, among the 173 routes collected, 20 intangible cultural heritage tourism routes with good market prospects and representativeness were announced in the Hani Terraced Fields, Yunnan province. Among them, the "Hechi Bronze Drum Cultural Intangible Heritage Experience Tour" made the list. On July 28, 2023, the Bronze Drum Cultural Ecological Protection Zone in Guangxi was included in the …

Hechi bronze drum cultural experience tour receives national recognition
1 year, 2 months ago

Hechi bronze drum cultural experience tour receives national recognition

China Daily  

On Sept 22, among the 173 routes collected, 20 intangible cultural heritage tourism routes with good market prospects and representativeness were announced in the Hani Terraced Fields, Yunnan province. Among them, the "Hechi Bronze Drum Cultural Intangible Heritage Experience Tour" made the list. On July 28, 2023, the Bronze Drum Cultural Ecological Protection Zone in Guangxi was included in the …

Hechi's tourism routes recognized nationally
1 year, 2 months ago

Hechi's tourism routes recognized nationally

China Daily  

On Sept 23, the Ministry of Culture and Tourism released a list of 149 national rural tourism gem routes - inviting everyone to explore the beautiful countryside during the autumn. The "Beautiful Hechi, Ethnic Wonderland" route features beautiful natural landscapes, rich ethnic customs and abundant folk elements. The enchanting ancient villages, exquisite ethnic costumes, meandering rivers and picturesque rural landscapes …

Traveling Hechi by high-speed rail
1 year, 3 months ago

Traveling Hechi by high-speed rail

China Daily  

Hechi, known for its rich cultural heritage and stunning natural beauty, is now more accessible than ever with the opening of the Guiyang-Nanning High-Speed Rail on Aug 31. These routes include the Liu Sanjie Cultural Experience Tour, Ethnic Flavor Tour, Health and Wellness Tour in the World's Longevity Village, Red Classic Scenic Spot Tour, Industrial Homestay Leisure Tour, Bronze Drum …

Guangxi celebrating grand ethnic festival with influx of tourists
1 year, 8 months ago

Guangxi celebrating grand ethnic festival with influx of tourists

China Daily  

In Guangxi, March 3 of the lunar calendar, or "Sanyuesan," has been an important occasion to sing in the antiphonal style to find love, to worship ancestors and pray for a good harvest. With romantic songs, bamboo stick dances and five-color glutinous rice, ethnic groups in south China's Guangxi Zhuang autonomous region are ushering in a particularly lively "March 3 …

Guangxi celebrating grand ethnic festival with influx of tourists
1 year, 8 months ago

Guangxi celebrating grand ethnic festival with influx of tourists

China Daily  

In Guangxi, March 3 of the lunar calendar, or "Sanyuesan," has been an important occasion to sing in the antiphonal style to find love, to worship ancestors and pray for a good harvest. With romantic songs, bamboo stick dances and five-color glutinous rice, ethnic groups in south China's Guangxi Zhuang autonomous region are ushering in a particularly lively "March 3 …

Hechi village worships cattle in ancient rite
1 year, 8 months ago

Hechi village worships cattle in ancient rite

China Daily  

A Niuhun Festival folk activity site. The Zhuang ethnic group in Gulan village, Nandan county, Hechi hosted a variety of celebrations on April 17 to mark the Niuhun Festival. This ancient custom is mainly spread along the Hongshui River basin of Guangxi, with Gulan village serving as a typical example. It is one of several festivals that reflect the traditional …

Hechi village worships cattle in ancient rite
1 year, 8 months ago

Hechi village worships cattle in ancient rite

China Daily  

A Niuhun Festival folk activity site. The Zhuang ethnic group in Gulan village, Nandan county, Hechi hosted a variety of celebrations on April 17 to mark the Niuhun Festival. This ancient custom is mainly spread along the Hongshui River basin of Guangxi, with Gulan village serving as a typical example. It is one of several festivals that reflect the traditional …

21st Hechi Bronze Drum & Folk Song Art Festival kicks off in Tian'e
1 year, 8 months ago

21st Hechi Bronze Drum & Folk Song Art Festival kicks off in Tian'e

China Daily  

The opening ceremony of the 21st Hechi Bronze Drum & Folk Song Art Festival. On the evening of April 17, the 21st Hechi Bronze Drum & Folk Song Art Festival kicked off in Tian'e county. It is also one of three major art festivals in Guangxi, along with the Nanning International Folk Song Art Festival and the Guilin Landscape Tourism …

21st Hechi Bronze Drum & Folk Song Art Festival to open
1 year, 9 months ago

21st Hechi Bronze Drum & Folk Song Art Festival to open

China Daily  

21st Hechi Bronze Drum & Folk Song Art Festival will be held in Tian'e county, Hechi, from April 17 to 19. The Hechi Bronze Drum & Folk Song Art Festival has been held every year since 1999 in various counties of Hecai. It is also one of three major art festivals in Guangxi, along with the Nanning International Folk Song …

21st Hechi Bronze Drum & Folk Song Art Festival to open
1 year, 9 months ago

21st Hechi Bronze Drum & Folk Song Art Festival to open

China Daily  

21st Hechi Bronze Drum & Folk Song Art Festival will be held in Tian'e county, Hechi, from April 17 to 19. The Hechi Bronze Drum & Folk Song Art Festival has been held every year since 1999 in various counties of Hecai. It is also one of three major art festivals in Guangxi, along with the Nanning International Folk Song …

Hechi witnesses historic changes in past decade
2 years, 2 months ago

Hechi witnesses historic changes in past decade

China Daily  

Duonu Community, Lihu Yao township, Nandan county is a relocation site for poverty alleviation. Hechi has witnessed historic changes in the decade since the 18th CPC National Congress. Hechi has also optimized its industrial structure and the city's gross regional product has exceeded 100 billion yuan. The city's forest coverage rate increased from 68.73 percent to 71.54 percent, and its …

Rural vitalization, ethnic unity efforts drive Hechi's development
2 years, 7 months ago

Rural vitalization, ethnic unity efforts drive Hechi's development

China Daily  

In Damou town, Dahua Yao autonomous county, people from various ethnic groups celebrate the Sanyuesan Festival. Hechi has achieved high-quality economic and social development thanks to its ethnic unity and rural vitalization efforts. There are eight ethnic groups living in Hechi, with the ethnic minority population accounting for 85.3 percent of the city's total population of 4.34 million. The city …

Hechi sees 4 intangible cultural heritage items added to national list
3 years, 6 months ago

Hechi sees 4 intangible cultural heritage items added to national list

China Daily  

The Ministry of Culture and Tourism released a new group of 325 national intangible cultural heritage items in Beijing on June 10, increasing the list first established in 2006 to 1,557 items. As part of the announcement, Hechi saw four more customs added to China's fifth batch of intangible cultural heritage items. The four customs are: the traditional Zhuzhu Festival …

4 examples of Hechi recommended as national intangible cultural heritage items
3 years, 8 months ago

4 examples of Hechi recommended as national intangible cultural heritage items

China Daily  

Hechi has seen four more customs recommended by the Ministry of Culture and Tourism for China's fifth batch of intangible cultural heritage - the highest number of any city in Guangxi Zhuang autonomous region in 2020. The four customs are the traditional Zhuzhu Festival of the Bunu Yao ethnic group in Bama Yao autonomous county; the custom of ceremonially showing …

4 examples of Hechi recommended as national intangible cultural heritage items
3 years, 8 months ago

4 examples of Hechi recommended as national intangible cultural heritage items

China Daily  

Hechi has seen four more customs recommended by the Ministry of Culture and Tourism for China's fifth batch of intangible cultural heritage - the highest number of any city in Guangxi Zhuang autonomous region in 2020. The four customs are the traditional Zhuzhu Festival of the Bunu Yao ethnic group in Bama Yao autonomous county; the custom of ceremonially showing …

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