The starting point of the "Maritime Silk Road" is not just about maritime legends, but also about China. [Video] Foreign journalists experience unique cultural and historical features here
On June 20th, China Daily reported that Fujian Province is located at a transportation hub between the East China Sea and the South China Sea. It was the starting point of the historical Shanghai Silk Road and Zheng He's voyages to the West, as well as a hub for maritime commerce. The advantage of being situated near the mountains and the sea made it a legend in the era of great navigation.
Recently, the 2023 China International Media Theme Interview Team visited Fujian again, following the development trajectory of the Silk Road, visiting Dehua, Zhangzhou, and Fuqing, listening to the prosperous history of port trade and experiencing local culture.
The themed interview team visited ancient villages, museums, ancient streets and docks, as well as the Maritime Silk Road ruins in three places. Foreign media expressed strong interest in that prosperous maritime culture and were amazed by how magnificent and magnificent China's maritime trade history is.
Foreign journalist Faisa said, "I didn't expect China's ocean trade to develop so early and on such a large scale. They are very smart and know how to use ocean trade to exchange culture and economy with the world. I think this is related to the many religions in Fujian. The collision of different religions has made people's minds broaden, which is really great."
The beautiful southern music, exciting puppetry, vivid lion dance, ancient tea art, mysterious pottery and other cultures are also symbols of the "Haisi" ancient city, which also attracts the interview team. In addition to visiting historical sites, foreign media groups have personally experienced different cultural characteristics, including puppetry, ceramic production, calligraphy, and so on.
Nesli, a Türkiye based We Media blogger, was very happy to say that there is not only an attractive history here, but also an interesting cultural experience, which will be a good memory for him.