The Maritime Silk Road Cultural and Tourism Week launched in Guangzhou's Yuexiu district on Oct. 16, offering residents and tourists an array of cultural activities.

Dancers perform during the Maritime Silk Road Cultural and Tourism Week opening ceremony in Guangzhou, Oct. 16, 2024. [Photo/China.org.cn] 

The event showcased Guangzhou's 2,000-year history of cultural and commercial development through Maritime Silk Road-themed performances, exhibitions and trade activities. Visitors experienced traditional dances, opera performances, magic shows and cultural displays at various exhibitions and unique stalls.

A digital exhibition on Guangzhou's history featured modern technology, including foldable LED screens, AI photography and 3D cabinets for digital cultural artifacts, creating an immersive experience for visitors.

Visitors browse ornaments at a market stall during the Maritime Silk Road Cultural and Tourism Week in Guangzhou, Oct. 16, 2024. [Photo/China.org.cn] 

Master craftspeople were invited to the event, creating a number of traditional artworks featuring ships. In addition, Guangzhou-style clocks and local violin-making techniques, among other intangible cultural heritages, were also showcased at the event.

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