On October 9, Shunde, known as the "World Capital of Gastronomy," welcomed a special group of nearly 20 members from the "foreign influencers' tour group" for the event "Travel with the 15th National Games." This group, which included international internet celebrities and overseas students, embarked on an in-depth exploration of Shunde, Foshan.
The tour group takes a photo in front of the bronze statue of Bruce Lee
Organized by South, this event aims to capitalize on the opportunity presented by the 15th National Games to connect the energy of sports events with cultural and tourism resources. It showcases the vibrancy and inclusiveness of Guangdong's host cities to the world. Among these cities, Foshan will host events including Women's Senior Group Basketball and Women's Senior Group Football.
The group experiences Chinese calligraphy
The first stop for the tour group in Shunde was Jun'an Bruce Lee Paradise. Upon entering, the group gasped at the sight of a 12-meter-tall bronze statue of Bruce Lee.
Foreign internet celebrities write the Chinese character "龙" (meaning "dragon")
"I've long known about Bruce Lee, but this is the first time I've seen his statue up close – and I never expected his hometown to be in Jun'an, Shunde!" said Vladimir Nemogai, a Russian internet celebrity, as he took photos of the statue with his mobile phone, his tone full of surprise.
The Wing Chun master teaches members of the tour group kung fu
Wing Chun master Mai Yingfa and Bai Mei Quan master He Jiacheng demonstrated their martial arts moves with smooth, fluid motions, prompting tour group members to chase after them and film the performances with their mobile phones.
After leaving Bruce Lee Paradise, the group visited the Jun'an Women's Basketball Training Base, where they watched an exciting match between the Jun'an Women's Basketball Team and the Guangdong Hongye Men's Basketball Team, the champions of De BA, Shunde's local basketball league.
Daniel, an overseas student from Brazil, couldn't help but stand up and applaud. During a timeout, he even asked, "Are these really two amateur teams? Their tactics and coordination are so professional!"
The tour group watches the match of the Jun'an Women's Basketball Team
"Our team members come from all walks of life, and we've gathered here because of our love for sports," said Tang Jieshan, captain of the Jun'an Women's Basketball Team. "This year, the National Games are being held right here in our hometown. We want to seize this opportunity to showcase the sports enthusiasm of the people of Shunde and to use sports as a bridge for communication with the world."
The tour group watches the martial arts performance by primary school students
In Madong Village, Xingtan Town—known as "the Hometown of Shunde Wing Chun"—the tour group watched a captivating martial arts performance by children from Dongmaning Primary School.
Brendan, an Australian internet celebrity, couldn't resist squatting down to film the children with his phone. "They're so cute! When they made their moves, I couldn't help but want to applaud them!" he exclaimed.
The group also visited the martial arts school of He Liangxing, the fifth-generation inheritor of Shunde Wing Chun, where they had the opportunity to practice on the wooden dummy under his guidance.
Finally, the tour group concluded their journey at Matou Restaurant in Xingtan, where they enjoyed authentic Shunde cuisine. Dishes such as Steamed Grass Carp, Mud Carp Soup, and Boiled Chicken were served one after another. "Truly worthy of the title 'World Capital of Gastronomy!'" exclaimed the members of the tour group.
Reporter: Zhang Yanqing
Photo: Liao Mingcan
Video editor: Huang Xun
Editor: Wei Shen, Ou Xiaoming, James Campion, Shen He
