[Daka China 2022] Witnessing the Cultural Heritage at an Wonderful Place, Foreign Internet Celebrities Intoxicated by the Picturesque Yichang

On the evening of August 27, Daka China 2022 - Exploring Magnificent Landmarks in Yichang and "Splendid Three Gorges" Online International Communication Events was successfully concluded in Xiba Island, Yichang. During the five-days visit, ambassadors, foreign media representatives and popular vloggers from Brazil, Georgia, Guatemala, Italy, South Korea, Mexico, Pakistan, Spain and the United Kingdom visited the Three Gorges Dam, the Chinese sturgeon Research Institute, the Yangtze River Rare Plant Research Institute, the Three Gorges Project Museum, Qu Yuan's hometown cultural tourism area, Qingjiang Gallery scenic area, Bailihuang scenic area, Zhaojun's hometown scenic area, The Three Gorges family scenic area, etc. Yichang's original natural scenery, colorful folklore, and ancient and mysterious Ba and Chu culture have received the praise from the netizens.

As the boat traveled along the Qingjiang River, Guatemalan video vlogger Celia was attracted by the beautiful scenery of the Yangtze River. The beauty of the Three Gorges' family scenic area is so wonderful and British video blogger Jason commented, "It's like walking into the mood of an ancient Chinese poem, and suddenly I have the urge to recite it......." The ancient Chinese classic, Qu Yuan's "Li Sao", says The indomitable spirit expressed in "The road is long and far, I will go up and down and seek" aroused Jason's feelings. After visiting Zhaogun's hometown, Brazilian video blogger Semy said, "There is a old Chinese saying that 'Women are no inferior to men', and the story of Zhaojun made me feel the power of women. I have great admiration for this brave peacemaker."

Vloggers experience Tujia wedding [Photo by Wang Yi]

Internet influencers experience musical instruments at the Qingtan Folk Museum of Qu Yuan Shrine [Photo by Wang Yi]

In the Zigui intangible cultural Heritage Alley and the Ancient Road of Tea Salt neighborhood, there are many heritage projects in the Three Gorges area such as Zigui folk gongs and drums, Sanlu embroidery, shadow puppets, Tujia batik, Yiling prints, etc., which concentrate the wisdom and essence of Yangtze River civilization. Foreign netizens have followed the culture heritage inheritors to learn to sing shadow puppets, play the three stick drums and make leather goods...... Mexican video blogger Max said, "This place is full of strong cultural atmosphere. Intangible cultural heritages has entered people's lives with new vigor and become a bright pearl in the Yangtze River culture."