On May 24, during the graduation season events at New York University Shanghai, more than 30 Huangshan intangible cultural heritage artisans brought the millennia-old Huizhou charm to life alongside over 1,600 international students in an event titled “Ancient Huizhou · 72 Hours · Adventure.”

At the event site, crowds gathered around various booths, with international students showing great enthusiasm.

In the Huangshan cultural tourism themed exhibition area, distinctive cultural and creative products attracted many visitors, and bilingual brochures provided a comprehensive introduction to Huangshan’s cultural tourism resources.

Just a few steps away, the Fish Lantern Inheritance Workshop was already surrounded by visitors. American student Emilia marveled while holding a fish lantern: “This lantern reminds me of the starry nightscape of Huangshan.”

At the Huizhou Ink booth, visitors, guided by intangible cultural heritage masters, wrote messages on postcards using Huizhou ink. The ink gently spreading on the paper deepened the feelings shared.

In the Huangshan specialty products area, the fresh aroma of Keemun black tea blended with the crisp fragrance of Huangshan-style baked buns, attracting many to taste and purchase.

As dusk fell, Anhui opera performers took the stage, captivating the audience with their exquisite movements and drawing rounds of applause. Afterwards, the performers interacted with visitors for photo opportunities.

On stage, a Huangshan cultural tourism ambassador introduced the magnificent beauty of Huangshan to students, parents, and visitors, extending a warm invitation: “Welcome to Huangshan.” In the evening, a fish lantern parade lit up the venue, with visitors eagerly raising their phones to capture photos with the fish lanterns.

Source: Anhui Daily