🎉 Guess what? China's legendary Spring Festival just got a global shout-out! UNESCO has added it to the Intangible Cultural Heritage list, making it the 44th Chinese tradition to make the cut. Talk about cultural flex! 💪
China isn't just about skyscrapers and tech; it's a treasure trove of traditions dating back thousands of years. In 2024, President Xi Jinping has been on a culture crusade, mentioning \"culture\" over 100 times during his travels across the country.
During his visit to the Baoji Bronze Ware Museum in Shaanxi Province, Xi marveled at \"He Zun,\" a bronze vessel bearing the oldest known inscription of the word \"China.\" Pretty epic, right? He emphasized passing down these cultural gems to future generations.
Not stopping there, Xi checked out ancient bamboo and wooden slips in Hubei Province, dating back over 2,000 years! He called them physical evidence of China's rich history and stressed the importance of protecting these relics.
But it's not just about museums and artifacts. China is turning culture into a total vibe! 💃🕺 From the Zibo BBQ craze 🔥 to Hanfu fashion in Luoyang 👘, and even viral village basketball tournaments 🏀, cultural tourism is the new black. Festivals, concerts, and fireworks are lighting up the nation, making every holiday feel like Coachella! 🎤✨
Museums are the new hangout spots, with a whopping 1.29 billion visits this year—record-breaking! And thanks to China's expanding visa-free policies, international peeps are jumping on the \"China Travel\" bandwagon. In the last quarter alone, over 8 million foreigners visited, with nearly 5 million entering visa-free. Talk about FOMO! 🌍✈️
China's blending the old with the new, and it's a cultural renaissance you don't want to miss! So, who's packing their bags? 🎒😉
Reference(s):
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