On Jan 13, the opening ceremony of the Awareness Month for Wenzhou's resolution of winning the 2022 "Culture City of East Asia" kicked off at the Lucheng District of Wenzhou.  

The event was organized by Wenzhou Municipal Culture, Radio, Television and Tourism Bureau, co-organized by Lucheng District Culture, Radio, Television, Tourism and Sports Bureau, Lucheng District Historic District Construction Service Center, and presented by Wenzhou Overseas Media Center.

At the opening ceremony, several foreign nationals were appointed as "ambassadors for foreign culture and tourism exchange". They are Alex, a British influencer who is the protagonist of the video program called "A Bite of Wenzhou" by Wenzhou Overseas Media Center; Percy, a Ghananian young man of Wenzhou Medical University who is also the ambassador of Wenzhou International Communication of Internet Culture.  

At the launching ceremony, the organizer also awarded flags to 3 volunteer teams participating in the establishment of the "Culture City of East Asia", and invited experts from various industries, outstanding teams, and people with international influence to participate in the creation.

As the ceremony progressed, a series of wonderful cultural performances were presented to the audience, pushing the atmosphere to a climax.  

About the "Culture City of East Asia"

"Culture City of East Asia" is an international cultural exchange brand jointly promoted by China, Japan, and South Korea. Since its inception in 2013, it has strengthened international cultural exchanges and cooperation, enhanced understanding, and mutual friendship with neighboring countries by carrying out joint cultural exchange activities every year.

In 2019, Wenzhou was shortlisted as the candidate of 2020-2022 "Culture City of East Asia" by virtue of its advantages of unique cultural and tourism resources, progressive reform efforts, and convenient transportation.  

The creation of the "Culture City of East Asia" is of great significance to Wenzhou. The elected city can carry out various forms of international cultural and tourism exchanges and cooperation in the name of "Culture City of East Asia", and participate in the development of national inbound tourism market, overseas tourism promotion, Asia Tourism Promotion Plan, etc.

(Edited by Ye Ke)