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ICIF events at Gankeng New Township| May 11-15
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Line 5, Shangshuijing Station (上水径站), Exit E and then take a taxi
ICIF events at Gankeng New Township| May 11-15
Writer: | Editor: Nan Nan | From:
Located in Longgang District, Gankeng New Township is a Hakka-style scenic spot developed by the Overseas Chinese Town Group. With the theme of “tradition meets future,” Gankeng New Township will hold the Little Hakka International Picture Book Competition, which will include an exhibition, a ballad concert and Hakka folk culture exhibition.
Illustration by Eva Montanari
On the night of May 11, Chinese folk bands will gather at the Fenghuang Valley stage to open the Little Hakka competition with a show. From May 11 to June 9, more than 300 national and international award-winning picture books will be on display at the Fenghuang Valley’s Shouzi Building. Every Sunday afternoon this month, lectures and interactive workshops on picture books will be held.
From May 11 to 15, an exhibition of Hakka life and culture, as well as Gankeng’s history, will also be held at a museum in the township.