BEIJING, June 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- A program
called Opportunity China: Global
Gen Z Views on Jinan has been
launched in the capital of Shandong province, marrying aesthetic beauty
with modernity. In order to establish its credentials as a modern
capital, Jinan has adopted a
global perspective, fostering cultural exchanges, championing young
people's views, and enthusiastically embracing cultural
diversity.
At the event on June 22 Gen Zers
from Germany, Japan, the United
Kingdom, and the United
States expressed their affection for Jinan in numerous ways. The British
mezzo-soprano Phoebe Georgina Haines
was effusive about the city and China with her renditions of the
songs I Love You, China, Beautiful Jinan, and Yimeng Mountain Tune. A young Frenchwoman,
Oceane Anna Rivoire, underscored the
importance of global cultural respect, encouraging young people to
adopt diverse perspectives and cultures.
Leopold Lind, a German studying
at Tsinghua University in Beijing,
highlighted the historical ties between the old commercial port and
Germany, emphasizing Shandong's profound cultural heritage as the
birthplace of Confucius and Zhuangzi.
Jinan, a century-old commercial
port with a rich history, acts as a bridge between tradition and
modernity, seamlessly blending old and new. Over two days the
Xiaoguanghan Museum and Weisaner Road at the Old Commercial Port
provided the Gen Zers with a taste of Jinan's history and cultural
heritage. They also visited the Shandong Energy Internet Industry
Concentration Area and engaged with experts from Fudan University
in Shanghai and Shandong University of Political Science and
Law in Jinan, discussing how young
people can disseminate Jinan's
message.
As young ambassadors, they are telling Jinan's stories and promoting Chinese culture
through social media, appealing to a broader audience as they
enthuse about the city's beauty and historical significance.
Jinan is evolving into a modern
socialist provincial capital, distinguished by its strength,
innovation, excellence, prosperity, and beauty.
Overseas Gen Z representatives received certificates declaring
them to be Spring City Ambassadors, recognizing their role in
promoting Jinan's rich history,
culture, and urban identity to the world. The event highlighted the
city's evolution, including its modernization, as part of
celebrations for the 120th anniversary of Jinan's opening as an independent port.
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