Wudang Mountains strengthen cultural construction

The CCTV show Happy Chinese shoots in the Wudang Mountains. [Photo/wudangshan.gov.cn]

2014 was a harvest year for the Wudang Mountains in Shiyan, Hubei province. The region has strived to promote the integration of Wudang culture and tourism, expand the market and lift the Wudang brand.

The Wudang Mountains in Shiyan, Hubei province, host the China Wudang International Photography Exhibition. [Photo/wudangshan.gov.cn]

To popularize Wudang culture, Wudang made full use of modern media forms, including films, TVs and magazines, to promote the development of Wudang culture. By shooting various films and TV programs – such as Wudang Section of Happy Chinese, White Haired Witch and Wudang Teenage – and hosting photo exhibitions, Wudang has enjoyed mutual development of culture and tourism.

Through various activities, including the Xuantian Emperor statue's tour in Taiwan from Oct 15 to Nov 5, 2014, Wudang enhanced cultural communication with Taiwan and expanded its tourism market.

A Wudang kung fu group performs kung fu at the 2014 Moscow International Military Music Festival. [Photo/wudangshan.gov.cn]

In addition, Wudang culture enjoys a strong reputation abroad. A kung fu show performed by the Wudang kung fu group at 2014 Moscow International Military Music Festival was highly praised, showing the profound tai chi culture. The group also attended the opening ceremony of Moscow City Day and staged the Wudang kung fu show in Sokolniki city park of Moscow. In the 2014-2015 Volvo Ocean Race, the group presented performances in the ports where the ocean race was held.

Contributed by Wang Liang and Jiang Yuanbo from Wudang Mountains Tourism Bureau