On October 20, “Meet the Sea Alongside the Yellow River” Dongying Metropolis Promotion Convention and Solar Tzu Cultural Tourism Pageant (South Korea Department) Held in Yangju Metropolis, Gyeonggi Province, South Korea. In keeping with Li Hao, the Korean Govt Consultant of the “China-Korea Sister Metropolis Change Program” of CRI (China Radio Worldwide) On-line Shandong Channel, by way of numerous actions resembling metropolis promotion, cultural lectures, ecological images exhibition, and intangible cultural heritage experiences, the occasion showcased Dongying’s ecology, tradition, and vibrant improvement to the general public in South Korea, constructing a brand new bridge for cultural alternate between Dongying and its worldwide sister metropolis, Yangju.
The occasion attracted a distinguished gathering of visitors, together with Choi Jaewon, Head of the Autonomy and Cooperation Division of Yangju Metropolis Corridor, and crew member Woo Sehyun; Professor You Sungseon, former President of the Korea-China Humanities Affiliation, Director of the Institute for the Apply of Philosophy at Kangwon Nationwide College; Lee Bongjae, Administrative Director of the School of Humanities at Kangwon Nationwide College; Lee Daehong, former Director of the Workplace of Worldwide Affairs and Professor of World Tourism Administration at Shinhan College in Gyeonggi Province; Yoo Yongdeok, President of Korea Multicultural Youth Northern Gyeonggi Affiliation; Dr. Sanjay Kumar, Senior Reporter at The Korea Herald; Li Jian, President of the Hunan Chamber of Commerce in Korea; Zhu Ye, Secretary-Normal of the Chamber of Commerce for China’s Three Northeastern Provinces in Korea; and Wang Tian, Director of the Department of Chinese language Entrepreneurs in Korea underneath the Korea China Financial, Cultural, and Academic Affiliation.
Dongying, one of many world’s first worldwide wetland cities, is selling itself by way of 4 distinctive dimensions — “Wetland Metropolis,” “Cultural Metropolis,” “Gourmand Metropolis,” and “Dream-Chasing Metropolis”—absolutely showcasing its distinctive appeal. As a world pioneer amongst worldwide wetland cities, Dongying is residence to the 1,530-square-kilometer Yellow River Delta Nationwide Nature Reserve. Wetlands cowl 41.6% of its territory, offering a habitat for 374 species and over six million birds yearly, incomes it the nickname “Worldwide Chook Airport.”
Dongying additionally leverages its wealthy cultural heritage, together with the hometown of Solar Tzu and the birthplace of Lyu Opera, integrating Yellow River tradition, petroleum tradition, and Solar Tzu tradition. The China(Guangrao) Worldwide Solar Tzu Cultural Tourism Pageant has grow to be a famend cultural landmark each at China and overseas. The town’s culinary choices, resembling Yellow River Estuary Rice, Yellow River Estuary Furry Crabs, and Mawan Watermelons, spotlight its native flavors and entice vacationers from world wide. Dongying boasts ample pure sources, together with petroleum and pure fuel, with industrial income surpassing one trillion yuan. Rising industries resembling new supplies and renewable power are thriving, demonstrating the town’s robust momentum for improvement.
Rong Dunning, an skilled from the Guangrao Solar Tzu Tradition Analysis Heart, delivered a cultural lecture titled “Tales of The Artwork of Conflict.” He started by exploring the historic context of The Artwork of Conflict, vividly illustrating its strategic insights and uncovering the humanistic reflections behind them. The lecture provided Korean visitors a profound understanding of the historic richness and enduring relevance of historical Chinese language tradition.
Through the occasion, a number of themed exhibitions ran concurrently, giving Korean visitors a close-up take a look at the appeal of Dongying. On the “Hometown of the Sage of Conflict: Craftsmanship and Intangible Cultural Heritage” Dongying Intangible Cultural Heritage and Solar Tzu Tradition Expertise Exhibition, guests have been handled to a blinding show of conventional crafts, together with Dongying paper-cutting, straw weaving, Guangrao Qi calligraphy, Le’an dough collectible figurines, and the Yellow River estuary fabric tigers. The exhibition additionally showcased Dongying’s metropolis mascots, “He Dongdong” and “Hai Yingying,” together with books on The Artwork of Conflict and numerous cultural and artistic merchandise. By means of observing the reveals and taking part in hands-on experiences, visitors gained a vivid and memorable perception into the beautiful craftsmanship and wealthy cultural heritage of Dongying.
In his closing remarks, Professor You Seong-seon, former president of the Korea-China Humanities Affiliation and director of the Institute for the Apply of Philosophy at Kangwon Nationwide College, extremely praised the cultural worth and far-reaching significance of the occasion. He referenced basic Chinese language knowledge, quoting Solar Tzu’s The Artwork of Conflict—“Know your self and know your enemy, and you’ll by no means be defeated”—and Confucius—“Is it not a pleasure to have pals come from afar?”—to emphasise the shut geographical and cultural ties between China and Korea. He famous that the ideas of “concord with out uniformity” and “coexistence and shared prosperity” present a strong basis for bilateral cooperation. Professor You expressed his hope that Dongying and Yangju will use this occasion as a chance to additional broaden collaboration in tradition and tourism, fostering nearer people-to-people connections.
“I feel this occasion is extraordinarily significant, not simply economically, but additionally culturally and traditionally,” stated Professor Lee Dae-hong, former director of the Workplace of Worldwide Affairs at Shinhan College in Gyeonggi Province, South Korea, and a professor of World Tourism Administration. Having collaborated with Shandong on a number of events, he got here particularly to be taught extra about Dongying. Professor Lee admitted that he had beforehand considered Dongying solely as an oil trade metropolis. Now, seeing its wealthy Solar Tzu heritage alongside gorgeous wetland landscapes, he was genuinely impressed. He expressed hope that Dongying’s metropolis promotion occasions might be held in additional areas of South Korea and pledged to encourage these round him to take part, serving to to create extra alternatives for cultural alternate between China and Korea.
“The town of Dongying has really impressed me!” stated Sanjay Kumar, a senior reporter with The Korea Herald, after attending the occasion. He famous that Dongying’s outstanding achievements in each city improvement and ecological safety are really admirable.
Sanjay Kumar identified that each China and South Korea share the philosophy of “studying from historical past and drawing knowledge from the previous.” From this attitude, exploring Solar Tzu’s tradition reveals its historic inclusiveness and up to date relevance — values that deserve severe examine by trendy students, college students, and most people alike. As a meals fanatic, Sanjay Kumar added excitedly that the promotion of native specialties resembling Yellow River estuary crabs and Shikou roast hen has made him much more keen to go to Dongying.
