Where did the second Silk Road International Cultural Expo open?

On the morning of September 20th, 20 17, the second Silk Road International Cultural Expo opened in Dunhuang, Gansu. * * * Nearly 500 guests from 5/kloc-0 countries and domestic fields attended the meeting.

With the theme of strengthening cultural exchanges and cooperation and promoting cultural innovation and prosperity, this ICIF organized six major activities: discussion, exhibition, performance, innovation, trade and travel. Discussions focus on pragmatic cooperation, exhibitions highlight beauty, performances gather fine arts, innovation runs through the Silk Road, and trade gathers high-quality projects and tourism.

Extended data

Lin Duo, secretary of Gansu Provincial Party Committee, said in his opening speech that Gansu, located in the northwest inland of China, has a long history and rich culture, and is an important birthplace of the Chinese nation and civilization. "The Silk Road is 3,000 miles long and Chinese civilization is 8,000 years old" is a highly generalized and vivid portrayal of Gansu's history and culture.

Holding the Silk Road (Dunhuang) International Cultural Expo is an important mission entrusted to Gansu by the state and an important measure to promote cultural exchanges along the Silk Road and promote the construction of the "Belt and Road". Gansu will go all out to run this Expo well, so that all guests, friends and merchants can gain something and return home with a full load.

Reference source

Baidu Encyclopedia-The Second Silk Road