On December 18th and 20th, in line with the recent relaxation and optimization of the transit visa-free policy: extending the stay duration from the original 72 and 144 hours to 240 hours, the Department of Culture and Tourism of Guangdong Province organized two vibrant "Celebrate the Chinese New Year in Guangdong" intangible cultural heritage (ICH) flash mob events at Beijing Daxing International Airport and Chengdu Tianfu International Airport.

It was an invitation from Guangdong to China and even the world, sincerely welcoming travelers to experience the charm of Lingnan culture through an energetic journey.

The two cities hosted eight unique Yingge flash mob performances, which served as the opening act for the "Celebrate the New Year in Guangdong" campaign. At the event, the Guangdong Yingge troupe, with their dynamic drum beats and powerful movements, delivered an awe-inspiring flash mob performance in the departure halls of Beijing Daxing and Chengdu Tianfu airports.

ICH dancers, transformed into heroes from the classic "Water Margin" novel, wielded wooden sticks and used distinctive footwork and formations to reenact the bravery of the Liangshan heroes, showcasing the unique allure of Lingnan culture to travelers from all over.

In addition to the stunning Yingge performances, the events also featured photo opportunities where travelers could take pictures with the "heroes" of Liangshan and learn about the history and artistic characteristics of Yingge dance.

Special brochures and unique cultural products were prepared for the travelers on site. The distribution of these materials helped more people raise awareness ofGuangdong's rich cultural and tourism resources.

The energetic Yingge dance ignited the audience's passion, drawing thousands of onlookers. Many travelers expressed their hope to visit Guangdong soon and explore its captivating beauty.

Source: Lingnan on the Cloud

“请到广东过大年”广东文旅向全球旅客发出诚挚邀请

12月18日和12月20日，为配合全面放宽优化过境免签政策“过境免签境内停留时间由原72小时和144小时均延长为240小时”，广东省文化和旅游厅在北京大兴国际机场和成都天府国际机场精心组织了两场“请到广东过大年”非遗快闪活动。

这是一封广东向全国乃至全球发出的邀请函，诚挚邀请各地游客共赴岭南来一场品味岭南文化魅力的活力之旅。

两地八场别开生面的英歌快闪活动，共同奏响了“请到广东过大年”的序曲。活动现场，来自广东的英歌团队以激昂的鼓点、矫健的身姿，在北京大兴国际机场和成都天府国际机场的候机大厅内上演了震撼人心的快闪表演。

非遗舞者化身水浒英雄，手持木棒，以独特的步法和阵法，演绎梁山好汉的英勇故事，向各地旅客传达岭南文化的独特魅力。除了精彩的英歌表演外，活动现场还设置打卡合影环节。旅客们可以与“梁山好汉”们同框合影，了解英歌的历史渊源和艺术特色。

现场还特意为旅客们准备了广东文旅宣传手册和特色文创产品。通过宣传品的派发，让更多人了解到广东丰富的文化旅游资源。

广东英歌舞点燃了大家心中的热情之火，吸引了数万名游客现场围观。不少游客表示，希望在不久的将来能去广东做客，探索这片有着无限魅力的南粤大地。

文、图 | 记者 黎存根 通讯员 粤文旅宣
译 | Kelsy
英文审校 | 林佳岱