The launch ceremony and first concert of the 2024 Sino-French Cultural Spring and Fête de la Musique in Shunde took place on the evening of June 21st, marking a grand start to the event.

During the event, the organizers presented the French representatives with the municipal intangible cultural heritage item, the "Daliang Fish Lantern". This lantern, characterized by its unique water town craftsmanship, boasts a history of over 600 years, with fish-shaped bamboo structures that are bright and colorful. This gift creatively blends traditional Chinese bamboo weaving techniques with French cultural elements, symbolizing the enduring friendship between China and France.

As cheers of "Wow oh oh oh—" erupted, the musical carnival began with the first guitar chord. Three bands, Toukan Toukän, Korsion, and Johnnie Carwash, delivered the first wave of passionate music to citizens and tourists.

French band Toukan Toukän performed 12 borderless electronic pop songs, while local Shunde band Korsion presented 9 tracks of electronic core and pop rock. French punk rock band Johnnie Carwash performed 13 dynamic pieces.

This year marks the 60th anniversary of diplomatic relations between China and France, as well as the tenth edition of the Sino French Cultural Spring in Shunde's Daliang Subdistrict. OCT Harbour PLUS in Shunde once again serves as the main venue, featuring the strongest lineup to date – 6 French bands recommended by the French consulate, and 3 Chinese bands will deliver a powerful audiovisual feast.

Complementing the Sino-French stage performances is a creative food and brand market. Various traditional snacks and Sino-French fusion delicacies showcased the charm of Shunde, a city renowned for its culinary delights.

With the launch of this event, Daliang's food, tourism and art sectors are set to offer novel Sino-French cultural experiences to citizens and tourists alike.

In the culinary aspect, several renowned dining brands in Daliang have meticulously crafted a range of exclusive Sino-French fusion dishes.

In terms of tourism, Daliang and the French cultural tourism industry have jointly launched 6 Sino-French holiday tour routes in Shunde. Additionally, multiple scenic spots in Shunde are offering special benefits, such as free admission for French tour groups to 15 A-level tourist attractions until the end of the year.

On the artistic front, from June to the end of the year, over ten cultural and art galleries, including the Shunde Museum and Boxes Art Museum, will host Sino-French urban art joint exhibitions. Furthermore, an artist residency event in Shunde will be held at the end of October, providing a platform for artistic exchange between Chinese and French artists.

Source:Yangcheng Evening News

图集｜中法文化之春夏至音乐日·顺德站活动启动

6月21日晚，2024中法文化之春夏至音乐日·顺德站启动仪式和首场音乐会盛大启动。

活动当天，主办方向法方代表赠送市级非遗“大良鱼灯”。“大良鱼灯”作为富有水乡特色的扎作工艺，已经有600多年的历史，以鱼为型，以竹为骨，通体透亮，色彩鲜艳。这份礼物创新地融合了中国传统的竹编技艺与法国文化元素，寓意着中法双方友谊长存。

“哇哦哦哦——”一阵阵欢呼声响起，随着第一个吉他音符的奏响，音乐狂欢之旅正式开启。Toukan Toukän、穷辛Korsion、Johnnie Carwash三支中外乐队率先为市民和游客带来首场热情音浪。

来自法国Toukan Toukän乐队给现场的观众带来12首无国界的电子流行音乐，来自顺德本土的穷辛乐队带来9首电子核、流行摇滚风格的作品，来自法国的Johnnie Carwash乐队带来13首朋克摇滚风格的作品。

今年是中法两国建交60周年，也是中法文化之春第十次进入顺德大良。顺德欢乐海岸PLUS再次成为主会场，迎来历年来最强的舞台阵容——法领馆力荐6支法国乐队和中国3支乐队将同台演出带来极具冲击力的视听盛会。

与中法舞台现场呼应的还有创意美食和品牌市集。多种传统记忆里的地道小吃、中法融合的特色美食向市民游客展示世界美食之都的魅力。

随着本次活动的启幕，大良的美食、旅游、艺术等多个领域围绕中法假日主题为市民和游客带来新奇的中法文化体验。

美食方面，顺德大良多家知名餐饮品牌精心推出了多款中法融合限定美食。

旅游方面，大良与法国文化旅游行业共同推出了6条顺德中法假日旅游路线，顺德多个景区推出限定福利，如15个A级旅游景区对法国旅行团实施门票免费至年底。

艺术方面，6月开始至年底，顺德博物馆、盒子美术馆等十多家文化馆和艺术馆推出中法两地城市艺术联展。此外，10月底还将举行艺术家驻地顺德活动，为中法两地艺术家搭建交流平台。

文、图｜记者 杨苑莹 通讯员 良宣
翻译 | 郑圣浩