A traditional Chinese fish lantern dance from Shexian county, Huangshan city, Anhui province has drawn international acclaim, including praise from a senior Thai diplomat.
The 19th Huizhou Ancient City Folk Culture Festival was launched on Feb 4 in Shexian county, Huangshan, kicking off the exciting start of the Spring Festival season.
The Shexian fish lantern, an intangible cultural heritage of Huangshan, Anhui province, will greet the Spring Festival overseas with its first performance in Florence, Italy, on Feb 8.
On Jan 30, Qimen black tea, or Keemun black tea, a prestigious product from Huangshan's Qimen county, was chosen as a national gift for British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, highlighting its role as a cultural envoy of Chinese tradition and heritage.
On Jan 24, the "Together in Huangshan, Greet the New Year" international fellowship event kicked off in Nanxi'nan village, Tunxi district.
A shipment of premium Huangshan Maofeng green tea and black tea arrived in Prague, Czech Republic, on Jan 18, completing its journey in just 46 hours.
As the 14th Five-Year-Year Plan (2021-25) concludes, Shexian county, the cradle of Huizhou culture in Huangshan, showcases a remarkable transformation, blending ancient heritage with modern industry and innovation.
Tunxi River Street, a historic trading hub in Huangshan, welcomes 7.2 million visitors a year on average. Once an ancient trading post, the area has now been transformed into a vibrant cultural and commercial destination.
