Southeast Asia Information Port News (www.dnyxxg.com) – The final of the "Integrating Beauty of Yunnan, Embracing the Spirit of China" Invitational Tournament for Strengthening the Sense of Community of the Chinese Nation was held on the 7th at the Yunnan Nationalities Museum. Thirty contestants from across Yunnan focused on the theme, vividly recounting stories of interaction, exchange, integration, and common progress among the various ethnic groups in Yunnan.
Located in the southwestern border region of China, Yunnan Province is a vivid reflection of the diverse yet unified structure of the Chinese nation. In mid-last month, the "Integrating Beauty of Yunnan, Embracing the Spirit of China" Invitational Tournament for Strengthening the Sense of Community of the Chinese Nation, jointly organized by the Yunnan Provincial Ethnic and Religious Affairs Commission and the Yunnan Provincial Department of Culture and Tourism, was launched. The event aimed to focus on strengthening the sense of community of the Chinese nation, telling the stories of the Chinese nation behind museums (memorial halls) and tourist attractions, cultivating a team of guides (interpreters) for strengthening the sense of community of the Chinese nation, and continuously improving the ideological, knowledge, and skills of cultural and tourism practitioners in strengthening the sense of community of the Chinese nation, making them disseminators and practitioners of this spirit.
The invitational tournament was divided into professional and non-professional groups, attracting 274 contestants from 16 prefectures (cities) across Yunnan Province. The preliminary and semi-final rounds were held online, while the final was held offline. After rounds of selection, 15 contestants from both the professional and non-professional groups qualified for the final on the same day.
Contestant Ouyang Zuhui, from the Ethnic and Religious Service Center of Xinping Yi and Dai Autonomous County, Yuxi City, Yunnan Province, introduced the Huayaotian Ethnic Cultural Village in Gasa Town, Yuxi County, which uses cultural tourism integration as a path to innovate while preserving tradition, allowing ethnic culture to shine even brighter. She vividly illustrated how culture can drive industry, unite people, and continuously strengthen the sense of community of the Chinese nation through joint efforts.
Contestant Chen Liuyun, from the First Middle School of Diqing Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, told the story of Qibie Village in Tacheng Town, Weixi Lisu Autonomous County, where various ethnic groups live together as one family, achieving harmony and common prosperity. "It's common to see multiple ethnic groups forming a family; for example, He Jinmei's family in his Gasa group has five ethnic groups: Naxi, Lisu, Tibetan, Bai, and Han," he said.
Cheng Yang, a contestant from the Yunnan Zaxi Cadre Academy, explained to the audience the story of the collision between Miao blue batik and revolutionary history in Weixin County, Zhaotong City. It is reported that last year alone, the batik-themed exhibition and sales booth at the Zaxi Conference sold over 3,000 batik products, which were sold throughout China and to several Southeast Asian countries, boosting the income of hundreds of families in the county.
Cha Dingyun, a contestant from Yunxian County, Lincang City, introduced the Bulang ethnic group's tile-roofed hat. She said, "Today, the tile-roofed hat, with its blend of Bulang blessings and Yi patterns, has been revitalized as a cultural and creative product."
On the same day, the final competition concluded, and first, second, and third place winners were selected in both groups. Individual Star of Style, Outstanding Creativity Star, and Best Creative Star were also selected. (End)
