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Deep into Guangxi, China: Locals benefit from monkey business

Deep into Guangxi-Locals benefit from monkey business [CGTN]
Deep into Guangxi-Locals benefit from monkey business [CGTN]
CGTN | 14-May-2023

Scratching their heads, gathering in droves, the monkeys at the once impoverished county of Fengshan in south China’s Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region have helped improve the locals livelihood. Local officials said about one third of the tourists who visit Fengshan every year come to the monkey hill, especially in the holidays. “Local families can make money from their front doors. After running the shops in the scenic spot, their daily sales during the peak season can reach over 1,000 yuan ($151),” Chen Ling from the local tourism bureau said. Check out the video and please subscribe to the channel for more amazing China’s stories! Continue reading “Deep into Guangxi, China: Locals benefit from monkey business”

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Realm of Flowers marks 60 years of Guangxi, China

Realm of Flowers marks 60 years of Guangxi [CGTN]
Realm of Flowers marks 60 years of Guangxi [CGTN]
CGTN | 13-May-2023

This year marks the 60th anniversary of the Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region in south China. A dance drama debuted in Beijing to mark the occasion. The show, titled “The Realm of Flowers,” blends the ancient myths of the Zhuang ethnic culture with modern stage techniques. The production was inspired by the myths and legends of the Zhuang people, the biggest ethnic minority in Guangxi. Check out the video and please subscribe to the channel for more amazing China’s stories! Continue reading “Realm of Flowers marks 60 years of Guangxi, China”