At the Ministerial Meeting on the Global Civilization Dialogue in Beijing, American scholar Elyn MacInnis stole the spotlight with heartwarming stories about Kuliang, a village in Fujian province. 🌄 Her family’s century-long connection to China—spanning generations of cultural exchange—painted a vivid picture of cross-border friendship.
MacInnis, lead researcher at the Kuliang Tourism and Culture Association, shared how her grandfather first visited the region in the 1920s. 📜 'Kuliang isn’t just a place—it’s a living archive of shared memories,' she said, highlighting how locals preserved artifacts from her family’s visits, including vintage Coca-Cola bottles and handwritten letters.
The event also featured Jamlick Kariuki, a Kenyan student at Beijing Jiaotong University, and Simon Lichtenberg of the Danish Chamber of Commerce in China, who discussed sustainable development and business ties. 💼🌱 Their stories underscored the meeting’s theme: unity through shared human experiences.
For young globetrotters and culture enthusiasts, Kuliang is now trending as a must-visit spot blending history, nature, and cross-cultural charm. 🎒✈️
