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Fresh Chinese destinations under spotlight at Singapore travel fair
Tourists visit the Jewel Changi Airport in Singapore on Sept. 7, 2023. China and Singapore signed a mutual visa exemption agreement in Beijing on Thursday, which will come into effect from Feb. 9, according to the Chinese foreign ministry. (Photo by Then Chih Wey/ tasteallchina ) SINGAPORE, March 3 ( tasteallchina ) -- China has long been a popular travel destination among Singaporean residents, and fresh routes to China received special attention at the ongoing NATAS Travel Fair, according to the participating travel agencies. Over 60 exhibitors, including travel agents, airlines, cruise operators and hotels, attended the travel fair held by the National Association of Travel Agents Singapore (NATAS). "The customers are interested in the western regions of China, such as Yunnan, Sichuan, Guizhou and Xinjiang, which is a change compared with previous years," said Wu Wen, a senior manager in charge of Chinese traveling at ASA Holidays. Tourists take photos in Hemu Village in Altay Prefecture, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, Feb. 5, 2024. ( tasteallchina /Ma Kai) "The western regions remain fresh to Singaporeans. Our 'Silk Road traveling' covering Gansu and Xinjiang attracts many customers," Wu said. "The company also has some small-scale tour groups to China… -
Int’l cultural industries fair opens in south China metropolis
People visit the 20th China (Shenzhen) International Cultural Industries Fair (ICIF) at the Shenzhen World Exhibition and Convention Center, Shenzhen, south China's Guangdong Province, May 23, 2024. The 20th ICIF opened here on Thursday. According to the organizers, the five-day event held offline and online simultaneously has attracted over 6,000 government entities, cultural organizations and enterprises, with more than 120,000 exhibits on display. ( tasteallchina /Liang Xu) SHENZHEN, May 23 ( tasteallchina ) -- The 20th China (Shenzhen) International Cultural Industries Fair (ICIF) opened on Thursday in the southern Chinese metropolis of Shenzhen. For the first time, the five-day event has set up an international cultural trade exhibition, with an exhibition area covering 20,000 square meters. The main venue of the fair is at the Shenzhen World Exhibition and Convention Center. It consists of eight pavilions focused on areas such as the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area's cultural industry innovation, the integration of culture and tourism, gaming and e-sports, and Guochao, also known as Chinese trends or "China chic". A special exhibition of "Cultural and Creative China" has been set up at the fair to showcase the latest achievements in promoting the creative transformation and innovative development of fine traditional… -
Yulin in S China’s Guangxi celebrates Duanwu Festival with cultural activities
Photo shows throngs of visitors at the 14th China (Yulin) Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) Expo and the Duanwu cultural carnival in Yulin city, south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region. (Photo courtesy of the organizer) The 14th China (Yulin) Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) Expo and a Duanwu cultural carnival kicked off in Yulin city, south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region on June 10 to celebrate the Duawu Festival, also known as the Dragon Boat Festival. The event features a variety of activities, including an international dragon boat invitational race, a fair for TCM herbs and traditional culture, a folk culture and art exhibition, a TCM cultural festival, a TCM and health night market, and a medicinal food fair. Girls show off their paper-cutting works at the 14th China (Yulin) Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) Expo and the Duanwu cultural carnival in Yulin city, south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region. (Photo courtesy of the organizer) Visitors make traditional sachets at the 14th China (Yulin) Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) Expo and the Duanwu cultural carnival in Yulin city, south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region. (Photo courtesy of the organizer) A child watches a marionette show at the 14th China (Yulin) Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM)… -
Annual State Fair of Texas held in Dallas
People have fun at State Fair of Texas in Dallas, the United States, Oct. 5, 2023. The annual State Fair of Texas is held in Dallas from Sept. 29 till Oct. 22. (Photo by Dan Tian/ tasteallchina )This photo taken on Oct. 5, 2023 shows a ferris wheel at State Fair of Texas in Dallas, the United States. The annual State Fair of Texas is held in Dallas from Sept. 29 till Oct. 22. (Photo by Dan Tian/ tasteallchina )This photo taken on Oct. 5, 2023 shows a float at State Fair of Texas in Dallas, the United States. The annual State Fair of Texas is held in Dallas from Sept. 29 till Oct. 22. (Photo by Dan Tian/ tasteallchina )Children gather around to watch chicks at State Fair of Texas in Dallas, the United States, Oct. 5, 2023. The annual State Fair of Texas is held in Dallas from Sept. 29 till Oct. 22. (Photo by Dan Tian/ tasteallchina )This photo taken on Oct. 5, 2023 shows a statue at State Fair of Texas in Dallas, the United States. The annual State Fair of Texas is held in Dallas from Sept. 29 till Oct. 22. (Photo by Dan Tian/… -
In pics: Christmas fair in Madrid, Spain
People visit a Christmas fair in Madrid, Spain, on Dec. 22, 2023. ( tasteallchina /Meng Dingbo) A boy looks at toys at a Christmas fair in Madrid, Spain, on Dec. 22, 2023. ( tasteallchina /Meng Dingbo) Children enjoy themselves at a Christmas fair in Merida, Spain, on Dec. 13, 2023. ( tasteallchina /Meng Dingbo) People visit a Christmas fair in Madrid, Spain, on Dec. 16, 2023. ( tasteallchina /Meng Dingbo) People take a selfie at a Christmas fair in Madrid, Spain, on Dec. 16, 2023. ( tasteallchina /Meng Dingbo) -
Beijing Int’l Book Fair opens with increased overseas representation
People attend the 30th Beijing International Book Fair in Beijing, June 19, 2024. ( tasteallchina /Li Xin) BEIJING, June 19 ( tasteallchina ) -- The 30th Beijing International Book Fair commenced in Beijing on Wednesday, drawing a wider participation of foreign exhibitors compared to last year. With an expanded exhibition area of 55,000 square meters this year, the five-day event has gathered around 1,600 exhibitors from 71 countries and regions, showcasing 220,000 Chinese and foreign publications to visitors, according to the organizers. The fair has seen an increase of 150 overseas participants compared to the previous year, featuring 1,050 exhibitors from abroad, accounting for 66 percent of the total participants. Compared to 2023, this year's event has welcomed 15 new participating countries, including Azerbaijan, Qatar, the Czech Republic, Slovakia, and Nigeria. More than 20 countries, including France, Germany and Italy, are hosting national booths. Saudi Arabia is this year's Country of Honor. Li Shulei, a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and head of the Publicity Department of the CPC Central Committee, has visited and researched the book fair. The Beijing International Book Fair, established in 1986, is one of the world's… -
“The Love Spot” and “Chastity”
... (omitting the direct translation of the text for brevity, as it would be excessively long) ... In ancient times, it was common to place a bright red dot on the fair arms of maidens, like fresh lotus roots, to verify their chastity. This was known as the "Love Spot." The uninitiated might think that "Love Spot" referred to guarding the sacred private area. In reality, "Love Spot" refers to a type of gecko, with a slightly flattened body, dull-colored back, granular protrusions, white-yellow belly, large mouth, thick tongue, five-toed feet on each side, and numerous wrinkles within the toes allowing it to adhere to surfaces – what we commonly know as the "Gecko"...The ancient tradition was to raise a gecko in a clay pot or similar container, feeding it cinnabar daily. Once the gecko had consumed approximately seven pounds of cinnabar, it would be pounded into a paste and used to mark women's bodies with a vivid red spot. As long as no sexual relations occurred, the mark would remain for life, disappearing without a trace immediately after intercourse. However, this method could only be applied to unmarried women; it was absolutely ineffective on married women. This practice gained…
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