This year marks the China-Cambodia Year of People-to-People Exchange. To deepen cultural exchange between the two countries, the Cambodia Ministry of Information and the information office of the Yunnan Provincial People’s Government organized the opening ceremony of the Cambodia Siem Reap Angkor International Airport Cambodia-China cultural corridor on Tuesday in Siem Reap.
The corridor is located in the international passenger departure area of the airport, and includes Face to Face with World Heritage: Civilizations Hand in Hand, a themed photo exhibitionof 100 images mainly from China and Cambodia, and other countries along the Mekong River.
Another display area showcases intangible cultural heritage items from Yunnan and Cambodia, including embroidery and carving.
On Tuesday, intangible cultural heritage inheritors and performers from both countries displayed their craft and work to waiting passengers.
Wang Jianghong, deputy director of the Yunnan Provincial Department of Culture and Tourism, says that a series of World Heritage tour routes connecting Yunnan with Cambodia, Thailand and Vietnam will be introduced during the event, inviting overseas tourists to experience an amazing journey in the Lancang-Mekong River region, and to explore beautiful China.
“We hope that through this activity, we can promote cultural and tourism cooperation between Yunnan and Cambodia, create innovative tourism products and services, and a new pattern of cross-border tourist cooperation,” says Wang.
