A gathering of Cantonese people from around the world opens in an ancient alley in Shaoguan, Guangdong province, on Tuesday. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]
A gathering of Cantonese people from around the world opened in an ancient alley in Shaoguan, Guangdong province, on Tuesday, with more than 800 representatives from over 60 countries and regions attending.
Held in the ancient 1,500-meter Zhuji Alley, the conference includes a themed gala, ancestral tracing and other cultural activities, with the aim of strengthening ties and fostering a sense of community and shared cultural heritage among Cantonese around the world.
A gathering of Cantonese people from around the world opens in an ancient alley in Shaoguan, Guangdong province, on Tuesday. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]
It is believed that ancestors of the Cantonese people moved from Zhuji Alley, located in a northern, mountainous area of Guangdong, to the Pearl River Delta region hundreds of years ago and from there, embarked on worldwide migration.
The Shaoguan conference is regarded as the largest and most prestigious cultural gathering of Cantonese people internationally.
As part of this year's event, 10 outstanding Cantonese youth representatives from around the world have been announced.
A gathering of Cantonese people from around the world opens in an ancient alley in Shaoguan, Guangdong province, on Tuesday. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]
