Editor's note: As the only international and comprehensive cultural industries fair in China, China (Shenzhen) International Cultural Industries Fair (ICIF) has opened its 20th session on May 23, 2024. The 20th lClF has set up 8 halls, including 3 comprehensive hals and 5 professional halls.
What are the exciting points of each hall? GDToday takes you to discover the freshest and most interesting moments from each hall!
The International Cultural Trade Hall (Hall 10) hall focuses on the achievements in the development of cultural import and export trade, promoting the global cultural exchange. lt features six exhibition areas, including Cultural and Creative China theme area, country pavilion area, cultural equipment export area, cultural and creative stationery export area, cultural product import area, and cross-border cultural e-commerce area.
A group of cosplayers take photos with visitors in the Chinese culture section of the International Cultural Trade Hall. Cosplay refers to the practice of dressing up as characters in commercial works, including anime, manga, video games, and visual bands. Cosplay originated in Japan and has become popular in China and other countries.
Miao embroidery in Shibadong Village, Hunan Province, is a national intangible cultural heritage. Shibadong Village has developed cultural tourism products such as Miao embroidery fans, clothing and handbags, which have helped improve the livelihoods of local villagers.
Sculptures from Russia depict the fascinating lives of pandas and brown bears.
The sculpture from Russia portrays a young ballet dancer in the midst of a performance.
An Indian gentleman is seen preparing chai tea, a renowned beverage in India. The term "Chai" originates from the Hindi language and is derived from the Cantonese word for tea.
Carpets from Pakistan, very gorgeous and distinctive.
Some ceramics from Iran. Iran has a long history and tradition in ceramic art, and the pottery of the Safavid dynasty is known as the peak of Iranian ceramic art. The Safavid dynasty pottery has unique characteristics in quality, shape, decoration, craft and other aspects.
Hand carvings from the Republic of Mali.
Horn carving products from the Republic of Ghana.
Reporter: Alice Fung, Chen Longyan
Editor: Abby
