Dunhuang prepares for international cultural expo in mid-Sept

Dunhuang city, a well-known tourist destination, will hold a Silk Road International Cultural Expo on Sept 20 to promote communication between China and countries along the Belt and Road Initiative regions, Xinhua reported.

Construction workers at the Dunhuang Airport on June 6. [Photo/Xinhua]

To provide efficient service, Dunhuang city has undertaken extension and decoration of several major projects such as Dunhuang Airport and the international convention and exhibition center and theatre. All the projects are expected to be completed before the opening of the expo, according to the authorities.

The exterior of Dunhuang city's international convention and exhibition center. [Photo/Xinhua]

The Dunhuang expo is looking forward to being an exhibition platform displaying cultural products of the countries in the Belt and Road Initiative regions. The Belt and Road Initiative refers to the Silk Road Economic Belt and 21st Century Maritime Road. It was proposed by President Xi Jinping to promote China's cooperation and communication with Asian and European countries.

The cultural expo, which will offer many forums as well as displays, is being held in Dunhuang for the first time and will become an annual event in the city.

Edited by Peter Nordlinger