The Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area World-Class Tourist Destination Promotion Conference and "Charming Guangdong" Photography Exhibition event will be held in Cairo, Egypt on November 19th.
Guangdong, located in the southernmost part of the Chinese mainland, is adjacent to Hong Kong and Macao to the south, while the Nanling Mountains stretch across its northern region. Facing the vast South China Sea, this region enjoys a mild climate resembling perpetual spring. Serving as a pivotal crossroads connecting the eastern and western regions of China, Guangdong is constantly evolving and experiencing new developments.
Over a millennium ago, the Maritime Silk Road originated from this very region. Treasures such as the Cantonese language, Cantonese Opera, Cantonese cuisine, lion dances, dragon-boat racing, Lingnan arts, Yingge Dance, Wing Chun Kuen, congou tea, and other iconic elements have been the hallmarks of this ancient land, increasingly reaching out to the world.
The promotion event will showcase the intangible cultural heritage of the Lingnan area, display a promotional video of Guangdong, present an outstanding guide's presentation, and facilitate interactive exchanges on-site. Through these engaging activities, participants will experience the rich cultural and tourism resources, authentic customs, and vibrant urban ambiance of Guangdong and the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (GBA).
Concurrently, the "Charming Guangdong" Photography Exhibition will be held to further showcase Guangdong. The exhibition will be divided into three parts: "Rivers and Seas Converge in Guangdong, Where Everything Coexists Harmoniously," "Global Economic and Trade Connections Drive Innovation and Entrepreneurship," and "Lingnan Customs Mingle in Stunning, Affluent, and Fortunate Locales." Featuring over 50 outstanding photographic works, it will spotlight Guangdong's economic and trade development, customs, cultural heritage, natural scenery, and ecological environment to guests and audiences.
The event forms part of the "2023 Charming China—Cultural Exhibition from Guangdong" event, and is hosted by the Information Office of People's Government of Guangdong Province, the Department of Culture and Tourism of Guangdong Province, and the China Cultural Center in Cairo. It is organized by Nanfang Media Group, and supported by GDToday, Egypt China Trade Center, and Guangdong Photographers Association.
Furthermore, similar activities will also be held in Italy and Malaysia in late November, in a bid to promote cultural exchanges and mutual learning between China and countries in Europe, Africa, and Asia, showcasing the profound cultural heritage of Chinese civilization and the charm of Lingnan culture to the world.
