Taoism festival at famed site
The impact of the geological disaster on Sichuan provincial tourism industry was partial and temporary and some areas have been restored, he added. More tourist activities will be launched during the Mid-Autumn Festival and the National Day Holiday to attract more visitors and boost the tourism industry in Sichuan.
Organized by the Chinese Taoist Association, Sichuan Provincial Daoist Association and the Chengdu Taoist Association, the festival is scheduled to launch several programs under the themes of nature, life, harmony and development.
Among these programs, probably the most anticipated artistic show will be a performance by the world famous dance artist Jin Xing. It will incorporate elements of Taoist culture, music, dance, martial arts and calligraphy against the backdrop of Mount Qingcheng. It will also be symbolic of the cultural and spiritual post-disaster reconstruction achievements and display the long history of Mount Qingcheng as well as the Sichuan residents' courage in the face of disaster.
Chinese and overseas athletes pose for a photo during the Dujiangyan Hongkou International Rafting Festival. He Bo / for China Daily
Nearby Dujiangyan is renowned for its history and culture. It benefited from post-earthquake reconstruction with help from all around China, especially Shanghai and Macao.
The Hongkou tourism area in Dujiangyan will soon open to the public again after it was hit by the earthquake and mudslides, said Lu Hongbin, head of the Dujiangyan tourism bureau.
Hongkou was only partly hit by the mudslide, said Ai Guangming, head of Hongkou township. It is under restoration now. The clearing of the river for rafting has finished, said Yang Xiaoyun,head of a local rafting company.
A series of themed activities have been carried out by a Sichuan delegation during a trip to Shanghai and Macao, including an exhibition of calligraphy and photography and the performance of the local cultural heritage based on the historic Dujiangyan Dam.
The Chinese traditional culture forum is also one of the big events during the festival on Mount Qingcheng. The forum collects great masters of Taoism, Buddhism and Confucianism and is designed to advocate and spread Chinese traditional culture.
With assistance from the Macao Foundation, Laojun Hall, one of the most seriously damaged temples in the Taoist ancient architectural compound, was soon rebuilt. Its inauguration ceremony will be held during the festival this year, attended by local leaders and representatives of Taoists and the Macao Foundation.
Editor: Feng Hui
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