【Hi, Shandong】Celebrating the Chinese New Year Together - Dongying Intangible Cultural Heritage Showcased at the China-South Korea Youth Spring Festival Friendship Gala

On February 11, the China-South Korea Youth Spring Festival Friendship Gala was held in Seoul, South Korea. At the event, intangible cultural and creative products from Dongying, Shandong Province made a remarkable appearance, attracting the attention and admiration of Korean guests present.

Scene of the China-South Korea Youth Spring Festival Friendship Gala

Photo by Li Hao

Dongying featured intangible cultural and creative products displayed at the event

Photo by Li Hao

The carefully arranged Dongying Featured Intangible Cultural Heritage Exhibition Area became a highlight of the gala, drawing many Korean visitors to stop and explore. Each beautifully crafted item, infused with the festive spirit of the Chinese Spring Festival, was truly captivating. These works vividly showcased Dongying's distinctive folk traditions and the vibrant vitality of China's outstanding traditional culture. Meanwhile, a promotional video introducing Dongying and elegantly designed city brochures were played and displayed throughout the event, offering a comprehensive and multi-dimensional presentation of the city's rich heritage, including Yellow River Culture, Sun Tzu Culture, Lu Opera Culture, and Oil Culture. While demonstrating Dongying's dynamic urban development, the event also helped embed the city's image - "Where the Yellow River Meets the Sea, Ecological Dongying" - in the hearts of the Korean friends.

Group photo of guests at the event

Photo by Li Hao

Taking the overseas promotion of Spring Festival culture as an opportunity, Dongying integrated city cultural promotion with youth exchange activities in South Korea. Through immersive experiences, Korean participants gained a deeper appreciation of Dongying's urban charm and profound cultural heritage.