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The promotion, which started with an opening
ceremony on April 19, was hailed by Lu Yongzheng, the head of the
publicity department of the CPC Guizhou Provincial Committee.
Lu said in his opening speech that the historical
relationship between China and France, the close exchanges and
cooperation between Guizhou and France, and the 60th anniversary
of diplomatic relations between the two countries were all cause for
celebration.
Lu introduced Guizhou as a mountain park
province, abundant in natural treasures, diverse cultures, and containing
world-renowned architectural wonders including Huangguoshu Waterfall, Fanjing
Mountain, and the world's largest radio telescope known as China's "eye
of heaven".
Despite their geographical separation, Lu
said Guizhou and France share many similarities. Both have
numerous mountains and caves, and are famous for their rich heritage of alcohol
production.
Jean Bottazzi, an internationally renowned cave
explorer and vice-president of the French Speleological Federation, shared his
experience of more than 30 years in the scientific research of caves, and the
development of cave exploration tourism in Guizhou.
Bottazzi said that Guizhou's natural
resources are protected and valued, particularly through United
Nations-recognized reserves and geoparks. He highlighted the enchanting allure
of the mountains, the beauty of the local voices, and the joy of the dances.
"In 2007, I left my job in France to
settle in Guizhou," he said. "I traveled throughout China,
but Guizhou has remained my favorite land, with explorations in over
30 districts within this province alone."
Frank Desplanques, editor-in-chief of the
program Rendezvous in an Unknown Land on national TV
channel France 2, talked about his experience filming in Guizhou for
the first time in 2016 for a documentary about a Miao ethnic village.
"At every village we visited, we were greeted
with extraordinary hospitality," he said. "It was sometimes very
difficult to leave because everyone wanted us to stay for a few more
days."
Photographer Gregoire de Gaulle, the great
nephew of former French president Charles de Gaulle, has visited Guizhou multiple
times and praised it as "a paradise for photographers with its beautiful
landscapes and rich culture".
Robbie Bridgman, director of the National
Geographic documentary Best of the World's Destinations: Guizhou,
traveled from Australia to Paris to share his filming
experience in Guizhou.
"Our expedition was nothing short of
awe-inspiring," he said. "From mountains, caves, waterfalls, and
ancient cities, we uncovered the hidden treasures that make Guizhou a
true gem of China. We had the privilege of immersing ourselves in the rich
history and vibrant culture of Guizhou."
At the opening ceremony, the audience also enjoyed
ethnic song and dance performances from Guizhou, and a bilingual rendition
of the French song Swallow.
Running alongside the main event, an exhibition
titled Guizhou: Best of the World's Destinations is showcasing
photographs of the region.
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Credit: © China Daily
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