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China-Cambodia Cultural Corridor unveils new arrivals

中柬文化走廊上新

By Wang Yunya and Zhang Ruogu □ 王韵雅 张若谷 / 文

At the “Tea for Harmony” Yaji Cultural to China many times, visiting Kunming, That day, the international departure hall “I never expected to encounter these almost
Salon and the China‑Cambodia “Glorious Dali, and Lijiang in Yunnan. My company of the airport became a must-visit cultural otherworldly images here. They instantly
Silk Road” Intangible Cultural Heritage used to work closely with Chinese partners. hub. Intangible cultural heritage was no brought back the awe I felt standing before
Day, nearly a hundred photographs show- We sincerely hope to return someday,” longer a distant symbol confined behind the towering bronze statues.”
casing the vibrant landscapes and rich cul- James shared. glass; instead, visitors immersed themselves Amid the bustling crowd, dancers from
tures of Yunnan were exhibited alongside At another booth showcasing Yi silver in the stories behind each craft, sensing how China and Cambodia performed impromptu
hundreds of treasured intangible heritage jewelry, Spanish travelers eagerly gathered different civilizations meet at one’s finger- flash mobs in traditional costumes, breath-
artifacts within the airport terminal. Tie- around rings and earrings. “I’d like to buy tips and flourish through dialogue. ing vivid energy into the spirit of the Silk
dyed textiles with their rhythmic blue-and- this ring for my sister. The butterfly design The China-Cambodia Cultural Corridor Road. Cambodia’s coconut-shell dance
white patterns, intricate Yi embroidery, rus- is lovely, especially the two-toned wings,” has evolved beyond a platform dedicated flowed with a light, rhythmic pulse; Yun-
tic handmade paper textures, and exquisite said Teresa, holding up the piece she had solely to cultural exchange between Yun- nan’s Yi ethnic dance “Mayinghua” burned
Cambodian traditional weaving stood side chosen. “What’s the flavor difference be- nan and Cambodia, increasingly attracting with fiery passion; and the Wa ethnic
by side, interweaving the cultural narratives tween these coffees? Could I take some participation from other Chinese provinces hair-swinging dance radiated untamed vi-
of both nations into a shared moment in home to try?” asked Magdalena, a visitor as well. On this occasion, a special photo tality. International travelers paused in their
time. from Poland. Upon learning the coffee was exhibition on Sichuan’s Sanxingdui archae- tracks, capturing videos and photos. “The
“Is this traditional Cambodian clothing?” from Yunnan, China, she mentioned that ological site was launched alongside the Wa dance completely reshaped my impres-
asked Shanti, an Indian tourist, as she posed she had heard of the region and hoped to main displays. Featuring iconic artifacts sion of China,” remarked Erik, a tourist
for a photo with her friend beside the gar- visit next year. Brochures distributed on‑ such as the bronze sacred tree, gold masks, from Germany. “I had no idea China was
ments. “It’s so golden and exquisite. We In- site introducing China’s 144‑hour visa‑free and human figures with protruding eyes, the home to so many ethnic groups. Now I feel
dians truly admire gold.” Yunnan’s Yi ethnic transit policy made spontaneous trips to exhibition opened a time tunnel into the an- I must go and see it for myself.”
lucky pouches, small‑grain coffee, and cof- the country more feasible. “Traveling from cient Shu civilization. “I visited Sanxingdui
fee-bean bracelets also became highlights of South America to Asia is quite a journey,” last year,” said Juliana, a Brazilian traveler.
the exhibition. An Australian couple, James noted Maria, a tour leader from Mexico,
and his wife, wore four Yi lucky pouches “but we’ve already organized multiple tours
around their necks—one for each of their to China—everyone enjoys them. I’m very
granddaughters back home. “We’ve traveled optimistic about China’s tourism market.”