PINGXIANG, China, Oct. 19, 2024 — A report from Jiangxi International Communication Center(JXICC): Recently, a group of foreign journalists and bloggers from seven countries including the UK, Japan, South Korea, and Indonesia visited Pingxiang in Jiangxi Province. They explored Pingxiang’s cultural heritage and witnessed the stunning natural beauty of Wugong Mountain.

Pingxiang, located in eastern China’s Jiangxi Province, is known as the “Pearl of Western Jiangxi.” While the city is characterized by rolling hills, its topography also features a mix of mountains, hills, and basins, creating a varied and complex landscape. In recent years, Pingxiang has experienced rapid development and has become a prominent industrial city in Jiangxi Province.

Shadow play performance in Pingxiang

The Phantom Fun Shadow Play Theater on Nanzheng Street, Pingxiang City, is the workshop of Ding Wu, the sixth-generation inheritor of Xiangdong shadow play, a provincial intangible cultural heritage. The Ding family’s tradition of shadow play dates back over 200 years to the Guangxu period of the Qing Dynasty when they founded a troupe. On May 27, foreign journalists visited the theater, experiencing the unique charm of this traditional Chinese art form by watching a performance and even trying their hand at performing under Ding Wu’s guidance.

Foreign journalists and bloggers learn about Pingxiang’s history in seed production

Subsequently, the foreign journalists and bloggers visited the National Modern Agriculture Industrial Park in Xiangdong District, Pingxiang City, Jiangxi Province, which is a significant hub for rice seed breeding in China. During their visit, foreign journalists and bloggers learned about Pingxiang’s history of seed production and gained a deeper understanding of hybrid rice knowledge. They were also impressed by Pingxiang’s achievements in seed production.

SOURCE Jiangxi International Communication Center(JXICC)