'2025 Daka China - Oriental Power: Hello, Henan!' Online International Communication Event Launched

On November 18, the "2025 Daka China - Oriental Power: Hello, Henan!" Online International Communication Event officially kicked off in Kaifeng, Henan Province, sharing compelling stories of Henan in the new era of China.

　　International online influencer Jaruwan Udomsab showcases Kaifeng's cultural and creative products.

The world is eager to gain a fuller understanding of China. Jaruwan Udomsab, an online influencer from Thailand and a researcher specializing in the digital economy and regional development in China, South Asia, and Southeast Asia, said she hopes to explore how Henan—an ancient province with a profound cultural heritage—is embracing new vitality in today's era of transformation.

　　Kung Fu Show "Wang Shan" (Gazing at the Mountain)

　　Intangible Cultural Heritage Clapper Dance "Bianshui Tansheng" (Melodies by the Bianhe River)

At the event, the kung fu performance "Wang Shan" , inspired by Zen and martial arts philosophy, showcased the awe-inspiring techniques of Shaolin kung fu. The intangible cultural heritage clapper dance "Bianshui Tansheng" drew deeply from Song-dynasty culture, bringing to life the rich cultural essence of Kaifeng through its elegant, traditional rhythms. 

Meanwhile, a variety of renowned Henan time-honored brands—such as Jinyang Yu-style pastries, Kaifeng Zhangji Fried Dough Twists, Wang Dachang Tea House, and the provincial-level intangible cultural heritage brand Baiji Peanut Cake—offered local specialties that delighted and impressed both Chinese and international guests.

　　An online influencer experiences Kaifeng's intangible cultural heritage.

The event will run from November 18 to 23. During the upcoming itinerary, international online influencers and our multilingual hosts will visit Kaifeng, Shangqiu, Luoyang, and Zhengzhou. They will tour Kaifeng's local intelligent automobile manufacturing facilities, witness the dynamic rise of China's "Cold Valley", explore Zhengzhou's modern logistics system, and experience cultural and tourism IPs such as the Grand Tang Night Banquet. Throughout the journey, they will capture the region's unique blend of antiquity and vitality, tradition and innovation.

　　Exquisite Cultural and Creative Products

　　Kaifeng Zhangji Fried Dough Twists