第七届大运河文化旅游博览会开幕

Group 1 - The 7th Grand Canal Cultural Tourism Expo opened in Suzhou on August 15, co-hosted by the Provincial Propaganda Department, Provincial Culture and Tourism Department, and Provincial Foreign Affairs Office [1] - The expo has been held successfully since 2019, becoming one of the most influential expos along the Grand Canal, focusing on industry integration, enterprise clustering, and product diversity [1] - This year's theme is "Integration, Innovation, Sharing," featuring a well-planned opening and exhibition with six key activities that showcase the rich heritage of the Grand Canal and the diverse charm of the provinces and cities along its route [1] Group 2 - The expo will run until August 17, featuring five major themed exhibition areas with a focus on younger expressions, richer exhibits, innovative experiences, and an open approach to cultural and tourism integration [2] - The Grand Canal City Cultural Tourism Boutique Exhibition gathers cultural tourism resources from 56 cities across 8 provinces and invited cities, including a special "Grand Canal Intangible Cultural Heritage Brand Zone" [2] - The newly established Grand Canal-themed cultural and creative exhibition includes trendy spaces like "Grand Canal Plush Supermarket," "Grand Canal Creation Collection," and "Grand Canal Rural Innovation Zone" [2] - The Grand Canal Specialty Cultural Tourism Industry Exhibition is divided into four sections: Grand Canal Technology Cultural Tourism Products, Grand Canal Tourism Product Transactions, Grand Canal Agricultural Cultural and Sports Tourism Transactions, and Grand Canal Film and Cultural Transactions [2] - The "Encounter of the Silk Road and the Grand Canal" themed exhibition features over 130 cultural tourism institutions and enterprises from 35 countries and regions [2] - The Grand Canal Food Culture Exhibition includes three main sections: "Food Culture Creative," "Specialty Food Exhibition and Sales," and "Food Heritage Performance" [2] - The expo also includes related supporting activities under the "Su Super" initiative, providing a vibrant cultural, sports, and tourism feast for visitors [2]