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The "Cultural Journey" program dedicates to showcase the preservation and flourishing of China's vibrant traditional culture. It features key sections like "Archaeological China", "Exploring China", "Traveling across China", "Preserving Intangible Cultural Heritage in China" and "Openness in China".
The State Council of China has unveiled a robust legislative agenda for 2024, signaling a heightened focus on safeguarding historical and cultural cities, towns, villages, and street blocks. The draft of the Law on the Protection of Historical and Cultural Heritage is poised for review by the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress, with additional regulations for the protection of historical and cultural street blocks, ancient buildings, and traditional villages in the pipeline. Concurrently, revisions to existing regulations for the safeguarding of historical and cultural cities, towns, and villages are also underway.
Tourism is increasingly emerging as a strategic pillar industry in China, serving as a focal point of the country's high-quality development.
UNESCO and Peking University co-organized a three-day workshop, from Friday to Sunday, to launch a UNESCO Chair on Creativity and Sustainable Development in Rural Areas. The Chair is hosted by professor Xiang Yong of the School of Arts.
