(ECNS)– The opening ceremony of the 7th World Colorful – Cultural Exhibition of Countries Along the Belt and Road was held in Shougang Park during the 2022 China International Fair for Trade in Services (CIFTIS) in Beijing, capital of China, on on thursday. .
The exhibition is held to promote communication and understanding between different countries through offline exhibitions, interactions and art performances, as well as live streaming.
Offline interaction, a new focus at this year’s event, aims to attract Internet celebrities and more visitors. Visitors can receive a “passport book” at the entrance and can win a lucky bag after visiting all the exhibition stands.
A post office displayed on the Silk Road in the exhibition area offers postcards printed with distinctive cultural icons from countries along the Belt and Road.
In addition, a total of 12 artistic performances will be staged, in the form of folk operas, folk music and acrobatics.
The annual exhibition during CIFTIS was organized by the Beijing Municipal People’s Government Information Office and co-organized by CRI Online and Beijing Performance & Arts Group.
Over 30 ambassadors and representatives from international organizations attended the opening ceremony, including the Ambassador of Laos to China Khamphao Ernthavanh, the Ambassador of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago to China Analisa Low, representatives from the UNESCO International Center for Creativity and Development Sustainable.
With the theme “Work together for better development, innovate for a greener future”, CIFTIS 2022 will be held from 31 August to 5 September.
