The "Intangible Cultural Heritage Market" seamlessly blends with the flea market, while Cantonese-speaking storytellers communicate effortlessly with foreign friends. On the evening of December 14th, the 2nd Clifford Estates International Neighborhood Festival was held in Guangzhou. Through a variety of cultural and artistic activities, including performances, cultural experiences, and a charity market, the event fosters exchange and integration among international families, showcasing the vitality and charm of the internationalized neighborhoods in Guangzhou.

Music is a bridge that connects different cultures and generations. The AYST band performed classic songs from both China and abroad, while the student band from the International Department of Clifford School also took the stage, bringing youthful energy. The event also invited Cantonese storyteller Lin Jin to share "Stories of Zhong Village," allowing the audience to experience the rich heritage of Cantonese culture and the unique charm of the Cantonese language.

The stage featured a series of wonderful performances, while the market area was equally bustling with activity. At the flea market, residents of Clifford Estates displayed diplomatic seals from state visits, offering a glimpse into historical moments of friendly exchanges between China and foreign countries. Foreign neighbors showcased handmade Elizabethan-era costumes, highlighting the beauty of clothing from different cultural backgrounds.

Clifford Estates is a highly diverse and inclusive, large-scale mixed community that is home to over 4,400 foreign residents from 93 countries. It is one of the 12 internationalized neighborhood pilot areas strongly supported by the Foreign Affairs Office of the People's Government of Guangzhou Municipality.

In 2022, Guangzhou announced that during the 14th Five-Year Plan (2021-2025), it would select 10 to 15 neighborhoods as pilot areas for internationalization, aiming to transform these neighborhoods into key hubs for international exchange. The goal is to create urban public spaces and communities that foster social interaction. In 2024, Guangzhou rose to 22nd place in the GaWC World Cities Ranking.

Source: Lingnan On the Cloud

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非遗集市与跳蚤市场无缝融合，粤语“讲古佬”和外国朋友沟通“无障碍”？12月14日晚，广州祈福新邨第二届国际邻里节开幕，通过文艺表演、文化体验和公益集市等丰富多彩的文体活动，促进了国际家庭之间的交流与融合，展现广州国际化街区的活力与魅力。

音乐是连接不同文化、不同年龄的桥梁。AYST乐队现场献唱经典中外歌曲，同时祈福英语实验学校国际部的学生乐队也登场传递着青春活力。活动还邀请了粤语讲古人林劲分享《钟村故事知几多》，让大家感受广府文化的深厚底蕴和粤语的独特魅力。

舞台区域精彩节目轮番上阵，集市区域同样热闹非凡。跳蚤集市上，祈福新邨社区的居民展示了国事访问外交封，见证了中外友好交往的历史时刻。外国邻居则展示了手工缝制的伊丽莎白时期服装，展示了不同文化背景下的服饰之美。

记者了解到，祈福新邨作为一个多元化、包容性强的超大型混合社区，居住着来自93个国家的4400多名境外居民，是广州市外办大力支持打造的12个国际化街区试点之一。

2022年，广州提出，“十四五”期间将选定10至15个街区进行国际化街区试点，着眼将国际化街区打造成国际交往中心建设的重要支点。这些街区旨在构建城市公共空间和社会生活共同体。2024年，广州在GaWC世界城市排名跃升至第22位。

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