Five famous experts and professors in Guangdong announced that Fengkai is the Cradle of South China's culture at a press conference yesterday afternoon (August 4).

The fact has been proved by almost 50 experts from the government, research institutes and universities at the forum held in Fengkai from August 4th to 5th.

According to the research, the historical evidences include: Fengkai is the earliest residential place for human beings, the first government place in South China, the cradle of Cantonese dialect, the main joint of Silk Road between the sea and land, the home to many historical celebrities.

Chen Wenmin, deputy secretary of the CPC Zhaoqing Committee, said the forum was a big cultural event for Guangdong, Zhaoqing and Fengkai. He asked the Fengkai government to make full use of the precious historical and cultural resources and maintain sustainable development of Fengkai.

Editor: Donald