Approximately 300 guests from China and Kazakhstan attended the event, marking a significant milestone in bilateral tourism and cultural exchanges.
Sun Yeli, Minister of Culture and Tourism of China, and Darkhan Myrzabekov, Minister of Tourism and Sports of Kazakhstan, delivered keynote speeches at the ceremony, emphasizing the importance of strengthening tourism cooperation between the two countries.
A highlight of the “China Tourism Year” is the exhibition titled “Silk and the Silk Road: From China to Kazakhstan,” which opened on the same day at the National Museum. Divided into three sections – “The Origin of Silk,” “The Silk Road,” and “The Use of Silk” – the exhibition showcases the historical significance and modern evolution of Silk Road culture, as well as the friendly exchanges and cultural integration between China and countries along the Silk Road. The exhibition will run until August 8.
The opening ceremony was also filled with cultural performances, a Hanfu fashion show, and hands-on experiences of intangible cultural heritage. Additionally, the China National Silk Museum and the National Museum of Kazakhstan signed a memorandum of cooperation, further solidifying their commitment to collaborative efforts in cultural heritage preservation and tourism development.
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