Shanxi Night, showcasing culture and collaboration at 2024 CIFTIS

Photo shows the exhibition and interactive communication session at the "Shanxi Night" event, on Sept 12, 2024. [Photo by Zhang Wei/For chinadaily.com.cn]

The "Shanxi Night" took center stage on Thursday at the 2024 China International Fair for Trade in Services, bolstering Shanxi province's global outreach.

"Shanxi Night" shines a spotlight on the development prospects and cultural richness of Shanxi, fostering a more profound appreciation of the province at home and abroad by unveiling a multifaceted and compelling new portrayal of Shanxi. The event featured the captivating "Beijing and Shanxi Stories Collection," mesmerizing artistic performances, and a curated exhibition lineup showcasing Shanxi's economic dynamism and rich cultural legacy.

The guests were invited to share tales of Shanxi during the event, with representatives from various locales delving into their cities' developmental narratives. This interactive approach highlighted the region's evolving economic landscape, historical richness, tourism allure, and collaborative prospects with Beijing, Tianjin, and Hebei, seamlessly woven into engaging "story + performance" presentations.

Throughout the immersion and exchange sessions, the event utilized diverse mediums such as screens, interactive displays, tangible artifacts, and vibrant artistic showcases to present a comprehensive depiction of Shanxi – the artistic performances, in particular, spotlighted Shanxi's distinctive cultural and artistic heritage.

Shanxi province places significant emphasis on the 2024 CIFTIS, with "Shanxi Night" emerging as a pivotal gateway for Shanxi to project its identity, foster international connections, and showcase its collaborative spirit on a global stage.

Zhang Wei contributed to the story.

Photo shows the Shanxi's distinctive cultural performance at the "Shanxi Night" event, on Sept 12, 2024. [Photo by Zhang Wei/For chinadaily.com.cn]

Photo shows an AI digital guest share stories at the "Shanxi Night" event, on Sept 12, 2024. [Photo by Zhang Wei/For chinadaily.com.cn]

Photo shows foreign guests share stories about Shanxi at the "Shanxi Night" event, on Sept 12, 2024. [Photo by Zhang Wei/For chinadaily.com.cn]

Photo shows the guest-sharing session at the "Shanxi Night" event, on Sept 12, 2024. [Photo by Zhang Wei/For chinadaily.com.cn]