The Dutch Centennial Non -Heritage Day ushered in the "Nanjing Ship" (pictured)

On August 27th, at Yangjiao Village, the Netherlands, tourists watched the "Nanjing Ship" at the "Gonola Night" event. Xinhua News Agency reporter Wang Xiangjiang Photo

Xinhua News Agency, Dutch Village, Dutch Village, August 28th (Reporter Wang Xiangjiang) To celebrate the 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and the Netherlands, Nanjing City, China, as a special cities to participate in the evening of the 27th in Yangjiao Village in the small town of Yangjiao Village, the 27th. "Gondom Night", with the "Nanjing Ship" as a carrier, shows the style of Chinese historical and cultural cities.

The "Gondom Night" originated in the early 20th century. The school children wearing dressed in a small boat marked the beginning of the new school year and gradually evolved into summer carnival activities. It has now become an intangible cultural heritage of the Netherlands. The event was held on the last Saturday night in August each year. The "Gentola" fleet with a dress was marched along the canal, attracting many audiences. This year is also the first time that the event has invited cities outside Europe to participate.

On August 27th, at Yangjiao Village, the Netherlands, tourists watched the "Nanjing Ship" at the "Gonola Night" event. Xinhua News Agency reporter Wang Xiangjiang Photo

On the evening of the 27th, the Chinese Ambassador to the Netherlands talked about the image ambassador of the Dutch Tourism Bureau and the director of Yangjiao Village Village attended the opening ceremony. He personally handed the classic Nanjing lotus lanterns to two Yangjiao village children, and the children rowed to the whole place to settle. The "Nanjing Ship" hangs the lanterns on the bow.

At the beginning of the parade, the two "Nanjing Ship" led a navigation among the adult group "Gentola" fleet. The ship was equipped with the Chinese intangible cultural heritage Qinhuai Lantern. Bring a surprise to the audience and win warm applause and cheers.

In an interview with a reporter from Xinhua News Agency, Gabi said that the "Gonola Night" that night was very successful and attracted more than 20,000 audiences. She has visited many Chinese cities, of which Nanjing's beautiful natural scenery and deep historical and cultural heritage left a deep impression on her. She expects that more Dutch people can understand China in the future and contribute to the cultural exchanges of the Netherlands. Multi -force.

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