"An Evening of Chinese Culture" A Series of Events in New York to Promote Chinese Culture
"Beautiful China Tour • Splendid Chinese Night" is the theme of the 2014 sixth annual "An Evening of Chinese Culture." The activities on Saturday, August 2nd kicked off at the New York Mets Citi Field with the baseball game, bringing Chinese tourists and fans as well as a Chinese cultural performance for the American audience. The series of activities hosted by the Sino-American Friendship Association organized by the Sino-American Culture and Arts Foundation, Cimagine International Group LLC, American Major League Baseball (MLB) New York Mets, are jointly sponsored with the China National Tourism Office in New York.
"Beautiful China" promo tour video was displayed in the big screen of New York Mets Citi Field
During the night of the game, "Beautiful China" promo tour featured in the middle of the big screen, followed by Deputy Consul General of Chinese Consulate General in New York, Zhang Mei Fang, where in front of tens of thousands of spectators, introducing Chinese cultural tourism. Deputy Consul General Zhang was also invited as guests of honor and President of the Sino-American Friendship Association, Peter Zhang, gave his support for the activities of the China Tourism Office in New York, by presenting a "US-China Relations Special Contribution Award." Additionally, the New York Mets baseball team, Zhang Mei Fang, Deputy Director of the China National Tourist Office, Pan, XiaoPeng, President Peter Zhang, president of ANL Express US president Cindy Ye, and Li Li, President of the Sino-American Culture and Arts Foundation and Cimagine International Group LLC, were awarded the "U.S. China Harmonious Contribution Award "in recognition of their contribution to the promotion of cultural exchanges between the United States and China.
Left: Li Li, Peter Zhang, Zhang, Meifang, Pan, Xiaopeng, Cingy Ye
accepting "US-China Relations Special Contribution Award" from Mets
Zhang, Mei Fang introducing Chinese tourism culture to all the audience in the field
Before the game, the organizers distributed exquisite Chinese tourist souvenirs to the audience. After the game, many fans appreciated the gifts, and not only enjoyed the evening and a wonderful game, but as well, appreciated the opportunity to learn Chinese culture, and to see the unique style of Chinese tourism which was really memorable. So memorable that it was like having the opportunity to travel to China! It is worth mentioning that there were many from China attending the "U.S. China Youth International Culture Festival” in the United States, and the little fans were invited to participate in "An Evening of Chinese Culture". For most of them, this was their first chance to watch an American professional baseball game and many were thrilled to have "the feeling of watching the game which was so exciting!"
Mets fans asking about China tourism information around display desks
Organizers gifted to the audience with exquisite Chinese tourist souvenirs
On the evening of August 3rd, "An Evening of Chinese Culture" series of activities of "The Four Seasons Charm • love moving US" was held in New York's famous Town Hall Theatre on Broadway, where the Chinese performance continue to ignite public interest in Chinese tourism and promote cultural enthusiasm!
This year's "An Evening of Chinese Culture" series of events has a variety of wonderful interpretations in the form of beauty and culture, to promote Chinese culture and beautiful scenery, for the purpose of promoting cultural exchanges between China and the U.S. We hope that this could touch the people's hearts, so that China once again can become attractive in captivating mainstream American audience's attention. The sixth consecutive "Evening of Chinese Culture" has received strong support from the U.S. government and organizations such as U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, Mayor of New York City Bill de Blasio, and Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Corbett, by sending the event a congratulatory message and blessing. Sino-American Friendship Association President Peter Zhang said that in 2013, China's inbound tourists were over 2.08 million Americans. The United States is China's fourth largest source of tourists and tourism has become an important channel for US cultural exchange. The series of activities to "Beautiful China Tour • Splendid China Night" has been the theme to promote the beautiful Chinese scenery, rich history and cultural heritage and unique customs, so that the American people can understand the Chinese culture, visit China’s attractions, and be compelled to travel to China to strengthen US-China relations and friendship among its people.
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"An Evening of Chinese Culture" A Series of Events in New York to Promote Chinese Culture
"Beautiful China Tour • Splendid Chinese Night" is the theme of the 2014 sixth annual "An Evening of Chinese Culture." The activities on Saturday, August 2nd kicked off at the New York Mets Citi Field with the baseball game, bringing Chinese tourists and fans as well as a Chinese cultural performance for the American audience. The series of activities hosted by the Sino-American Friendship Association organized by the Sino-American Culture and Arts Foundation, Cimagine International Group LLC, American Major League Baseball (MLB) New York Mets, are jointly sponsored with the China National Tourism Office in New York.
"Beautiful China" promo tour video was displayed in the big screen of New York Mets Citi Field
During the night of the game, "Beautiful China" promo tour featured in the middle of the big screen, followed by Deputy Consul General of Chinese Consulate General in New York, Zhang Mei Fang, where in front of tens of thousands of spectators, introducing Chinese cultural tourism. Deputy Consul General Zhang was also invited as guests of honor and President of the Sino-American Friendship Association, Peter Zhang, gave his support for the activities of the China Tourism Office in New York, by presenting a "US-China Relations Special Contribution Award." Additionally, the New York Mets baseball team, Zhang Mei Fang, Deputy Director of the China National Tourist Office, Pan, XiaoPeng, President Peter Zhang, president of ANL Express US president Cindy Ye, and Li Li, President of the Sino-American Culture and Arts Foundation and Cimagine International Group LLC, were awarded the "U.S. China Harmonious Contribution Award "in recognition of their contribution to the promotion of cultural exchanges between the United States and China.
Left: Li Li, Peter Zhang, Zhang, Meifang, Pan, Xiaopeng, Cingy Ye
accepting "US-China Relations Special Contribution Award" from Mets
Zhang, Mei Fang introducing Chinese tourism culture to all the audience in the field
Before the game, the organizers distributed exquisite Chinese tourist souvenirs to the audience. After the game, many fans appreciated the gifts, and not only enjoyed the evening and a wonderful game, but as well, appreciated the opportunity to learn Chinese culture, and to see the unique style of Chinese tourism which was really memorable. So memorable that it was like having the opportunity to travel to China! It is worth mentioning that there were many from China attending the "U.S. China Youth International Culture Festival” in the United States, and the little fans were invited to participate in "An Evening of Chinese Culture". For most of them, this was their first chance to watch an American professional baseball game and many were thrilled to have "the feeling of watching the game which was so exciting!"
Mets fans asking about China tourism information around display desks
Organizers gifted to the audience with exquisite Chinese tourist souvenirs
On the evening of August 3rd, "An Evening of Chinese Culture" series of activities of "The Four Seasons Charm • love moving US" was held in New York's famous Town Hall Theatre on Broadway, where the Chinese performance continue to ignite public interest in Chinese tourism and promote cultural enthusiasm!
This year's "An Evening of Chinese Culture" series of events has a variety of wonderful interpretations in the form of beauty and culture, to promote Chinese culture and beautiful scenery, for the purpose of promoting cultural exchanges between China and the U.S. We hope that this could touch the people's hearts, so that China once again can become attractive in captivating mainstream American audience's attention. The sixth consecutive "Evening of Chinese Culture" has received strong support from the U.S. government and organizations such as U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, Mayor of New York City Bill de Blasio, and Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Corbett, by sending the event a congratulatory message and blessing. Sino-American Friendship Association President Peter Zhang said that in 2013, China's inbound tourists were over 2.08 million Americans. The United States is China's fourth largest source of tourists and tourism has become an important channel for US cultural exchange. The series of activities to "Beautiful China Tour • Splendid China Night" has been the theme to promote the beautiful Chinese scenery, rich history and cultural heritage and unique customs, so that the American people can understand the Chinese culture, visit China’s attractions, and be compelled to travel to China to strengthen US-China relations and friendship among its people.
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