Jiangsu Cultural and Tourism Promotion Seminar will be held on 23 July, 2022

Known as the “Province of Literature”, Jiangsu has produced the largest number of “Zhuangyuan” (number one scholar) in China over the ages, and the “Four Great Classical Novels” are all more or less related to Jiangsu. In addition, famous literati in ancient times, such as Li Bai, Du Fu, Su Shi, Bai Juyi and Ouyang Xiu have all left poems or iambic verse on this land. Even the first Chinese “backpacker”, the famous geographer, traveller and literato Xu Xiake, came from Jiangsu.

Xuzhou Huanglou (Yellow Tower) is based on Huanglou built by Su Shi when he was the governor of Xuzhou.徐州文旅

In the south of Yangtze River (Jiangnan area), the culture is softer, with the gentle Wu dialect, Suzhou Pingtan and Kunqu. At the same time, the majestic spirit at north of Yangtze River had created one heroic deed after another. There is no denying that Jiangsu is a cultural and historical accumulation of the best of cultures.

Shantang Ancient Town in Suzhou.699pic.com

To promote cultural understanding of Jiangsu to Singaporeans, the Jiangsu Provincial Department of Culture and Tourism will hold the “Jiangsu Cultural and Tourism Promotion Seminar” on 23 July (Saturday) at 3pm at the 4th floor theatre of Singapore China Cultural Centre. The seminar is co-organised by the Jiangsu Tourism (Singapore & Malaysia) Promotion Centre and supported by the Singapore China Cultural Centre, the China National Tourist Office in Singapore and the Jiangsu Association (Singapore).

Suqian Yanghe produces a mild and soft white wine. Provided by Suqian Yanghe Winery

The seminar will showcase the cultural charms of Jiangsu from three perspectives: literature, tea and wine. In the literature session, Ye Ming Li, Editor-in-Chief of sgwritings.com, will take participants on a tour of the fun places in Jiangsu with new perspectives on literature, poetry and film. At the same time, Kenry Peh, the owner of a nearly century-old tea house, will invite participants to sip on Suzhou Dongting Biluochun with him, and enjoy the scenery while sipping tea. The wine session will introduce the “Capital of Chinese White Wine”–Suqian and its famous Yanghe wine. In addition, there will also be a photo exhibition and a photo booth in the outer hall to showcase Jiangsu tourism information to the public.

Wangshan Biluochun tea plantation in Suzhou.699pic.com

In addition to the invited VIPs, the seminar is also free and open to the public, one can simply register via WhatsApp (+65 9150 1413). Participants will receive an exclusive Jiangsu tote bag, while stocks last.

Jiangsu Cultural and Tourism Promotion Seminar

Date: 23/7/2022 (Sat)，3pm-4:30pm

Venue: 4th floor theatre of Singapore China Cultural Centre (217 Queen Street)

Reverberance will present the opening performance for the seminar. Reverberance FB

Highlights：

• Reverberance

Opening performance with classic masterpieces

• Ye Ming Li, Editor-in-Chief of sgwritings.com

Take a tour of Jiangsu’s fun places with a new vision of literature, poetry and film

• Kenry Peh, owner of a nearly century-old tea house

Enjoy a sip of Suzhou Dongting Biluochun with a view

• Yanghe Wine & Suqian

Take a look at the famous Chinese white wine and its origin Suqian with the fragrance of wine and beautiful scenery