Young singers from Xiamen Nanyue Troupe perform Nanyin, one of the oldest forms of music in China, in Xiamen, Fujian province. [Photo/Xinhua]
Passengers will also enjoy a stage play based on a story about an 80-some year-old woman who returned to Xiamen to visit her families after living overseas for years. The play will demonstrate the rapid development of China and close family bonds.
The Xiamen Port is a strategically important link on the maritime Silk Road. Many people in South Fujian used to head for Southeast Asia from Xiamen. Today, the port still plays a key role in the construction of the 21st Century Maritime Silk Road as shoulders the responsibility of promoting South Fujian culture, and strengthening institutional and people-to-people connectivity.
As mentioned in the report at the 19th CPC National Congress, we should tell the stories of China is a good manner, an official of the Xiamen Port Holding Group said, adding that they wish to showcase South Fujian's culture on the international stage and induce emotional resonance among overseas Chinese who come from South Fujian.
Organizers also noted that the event will help increase the popularity of Xiamen's tourism industry and attract more foreign visitors to Xiamen. By integrating various advantageous resources, Xiamen will gradually develop all-for-one tourism based on cultures in Xiamen, Zhangzhou, and Quanzhou.
China announced and implemented on May 15 a policy allowing visa-free entry of foreign tourist groups aboard cruise ships via all cruise ship ports along the country's coastline.
China and Georgia are set to waive visa requirements for travelers starting May 28.
