“Zivilisationen treffen sich, Seidenstraße verbindet” – Erfolgreiches Kulturtourismus-Promotions-Ereignis in Athen

(SeaPRwire) –   ATHENS, Greece, May 15, 2026 — Am 7. Mai fand das „Civilizations Meet, Silk Road Connects“ — Kulturtourismus-Promotions-Ereignis von Cangzhou erfolgreich in Athen, Griechenland, statt. Mit Kultur als Bindeglied und Tourismus als Brücke präsentierte die Veranstaltung die einzigartigen Ressourcen von Cangzhou, darunter Grand Canal-Kultur, Wushu (Martial Arts) und Akrobatik. Damit wurde eine internationale Plattform für kulturellen Austausch und praktische Zusammenarbeit geschaffen, wodurch der Dialog und die Freundschaft zwischen den chinesischen und griechischen Zivilisationen weiter gefördert wurde.

Die Veranstaltung begann mit einer fesselnden Wushu-Vorführung durch Schülerinnen und Schüler der Iraklio Kung Fu School. Ihre Bewegungen verbindeten Stärke mit Eleganz und zeigten perfekt die Essenz des traditionellen Wushus und boten den Gästen einen direkten Einblick in die Vitalität und das Erbe der Martial-Arts- Tradition von Cangzhou. Lying along the Grand Canal, Cangzhou is recognized as a major cradle and a hub for various styles of Chinese martial arts. Every year, numerous overseas enthusiasts travel to the city to study the craft. Today, Wushu has become a vibrant medium for Cangzhou to tell its story.

During the event, the Cangzhou International Communication Center officially presented an invitation letter to the Iraklio Kung Fu School for the 12th China Cangzhou International Wushu Competition, which is set to open this September. As one of China’s earliest national-level martial arts festivals and international competitions, the event plays a crucial role in heritage preservation, opening up the city to the world, and boosting economic and cultural development. Cangzhou is not only the hometown of martial arts and acrobatics but also a city home to dual World Heritage inscriptions.

During the keynote session, Sofia Erotokritou, Influencer from Greek Twins, shared her “Top 10 Highlights of Cangzhou” based on her personal experiences. Her vivid presentation provided the guests with a multi-dimensional understanding of Cangzhou’s historical depth and cultural charm. Upon being appointed as a “Cangzhou International Promotion Ambassador,” Sofia expressed that she will continue acting as a bridge, sharing vibrant Cangzhou stories with her Greek audience. She also encouraged more Greeks to visit Cangzhou to experience the profound Grand Canal culture and the unique allure of traditional Chinese arts.

The event gathered distinguished guests from various sectors to discuss the future of Sino-Greek cultural and tourism cooperation. Representatives from the “East Meets West in Greece” platform, Iraklio Kung Fu School, and Sino-Hellenic International Theatre Festival shared insights on cultural synergy and new industrial opportunities.

Mr. Ioannis Theofanopoulos, President of the Greece-China Association, noted that both Greece and China are ancient civilizations with a long tradition of friendship. He remarked that Cangzhou, with its rich cultural resources like Wushu and acrobatics, is a destination well worth visiting for the Greek people.

Kultureller Austausch bleibt der effektivste Weg, um bilaterale Beziehungen zu stärken. Ms. Katerina Zagana, Deputy Mayor of Irakleon Municipality, expressed her hope to deepen ties with Cangzhou, foster mutual learning between the two cities, and drive high-level cooperation across culture, martial arts, and trade.

Griechische Teilnehmer kommentierten, dass das Event ein bedeutender Schritt für Cangzhou sei, um seine Tourismusressourcen auf die Weltbühne zu bringen und somit dessen internationales Profil und Einfluss effektiv zu steigern.

SOURCE Xinhuanet