New driving force for featured culture tourism in Yufeng District, Liuzhou City, Sharing the Future with Poetry

LIUZHOU, China, Dec. 30, 2022 /Xinhua-AsiaNet/– “In front of the Po’e Mountain, the jade-like river water flows to the east, and a literatus is standing at the bow in the distance.” (by Liu Zongyuan, Tang Dynasty, The Reply to Cao Shiyu’s Letter When He Passing Xiangxian County). Under the Po’e Mountain, the millennial ancient town and white sand with snail is the cultural tourist IP newly cultivated in Yufeng District, Liuzhou City.

As the core area of inheriting historic culture in Liuzhou City, Yufeng District deeply digs its own resource endowment, strives for innovation and changes while adhering to the tradition, and comprehensively promotes the cultural tourism industry in its jurisdiction to take a new step of high-quality development.

Tangxun Bay, Liyong Town, Yufeng District

The number of tourists in 2021 was 8,966,800, a year-on-year increase of 16.43%; Tourism consumption registered 10.181 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 17%. In the first half of 2022, the total number of tourists and total tourism consumption ranked first in all counties and districts of Liuzhou City. Yufeng District has successively won the honorary titles of the Hometown of Chinese Folk Culture and Art and the Demonstration District of Ecologic Tourism throughout Guangxi, according to the Publicity Department of Yufeng District.

Highlight the background color with culture as the spirit

Yufeng District is located in the south of Liuzhou City, and is the birthplace of Liujiang men – one of the earliest ancient humans in China, with a long historical accumulation and abundant national cultural connotations. There are 11 national 4A-level tourist attractions in the jurisdiction, including Liyufeng with mountain peaks and green pond, Bailiandong Cave Science Museum with a long history, the century-old Liuzhou Industrial Museum and Liuzhou River Snail Rice Noodle Industrial Park where brands gather. Liyong Town and Baisha Town have an elegant natural scenery, including the lawn at the river beach, the birds in the sandbank, the flying waterfalls, the flowing springs, the clear stream, and the caves. Yufeng District fully utilizes and inherits the resource advantages of Liuzhou’s historical and cultural core area, integrates in multiple dimensions, and constantly highlights the gold business cards of “snail culture”, “folk song culture” and “prehistoric culture”.

Strengthen development while taking projects as key point

To achieve high-quality development, the project support is indispensable for the cultural tourism industry. Yufeng District insists on taking the project as the key point, promotes the construction of cultural tourism projects at a high level, actively carries out the investment attraction of cultural tourism industry, and cultivates a batch of cultural tourism projects with strong driving ability and wide radiation range through attracting investment and major support. It has successively built the new museum of Liuzhou Bailiandong Cave Science Museum, the exhibition hall of Liuzhou Bauhinia Cultural Creativity Gallery, and Snail Street in Yaobu Ancient Town in Liuzhou, introduced the 5G+VR science and technology theme park – Xiangyun Snail Park, and accelerated the projects of Yufeng Sports Park, Liuzhou Wolong Lake International Tourist Resort, and Longdu Tourist Road, injecting new power and adding new vitality to the economic development in the jurisdiction, and exploring new spaces.

Add vitality focusing on features

River snail rice noodle is a street delicacy in Liuzhou City. In 2016, Yufeng District took the lead in eating crabs, and moved street food into the park for large-scale and brand production, to build the Liuzhou River Snail Rice Noodle Industrial Park. At present, the park has introduced 48 enterprises engaged in river snail rice noodle, with a daily production and marketing of nearly 4 million bags, making it the largest producing area of bagged river snail rice noodle in China. Taking industry as the carrier, the park will turn into a scenic spot, and change diners into tourists, while Yufeng District will deeply cultivate the river snail rice noodle culture and launch four cultural experience tourist routes for river snail rice noodle, namely traceability tour, experience tour, country tour, etc. to fully display the historical origin, cultural connotation and development history of Liuzhou river snail rice noodle, and to constantly enhance the popularity and influence of Liuzhou river snail rice noodle industry, and at the same time, constantly release its cultural charm.

Source: The Publicity Department of Yufeng District

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Annual General Council Meeting of Athletics Federation of Pakistan 

Lahore, December 30, 2022 (PPI-OT):It gives me immense pleasure to inform that Annual General Council Meeting of the Athletics Federation of Pakistan (AFP) was held online on 29 Dec 2022 under the chairmanship of Maj Gen (R) Muhammad Akram Sahi HI(M), SI(M), President AFP/ Vice President Asian Athletics Association (AAA).

Representatives from affiliated Units of AFP attended the meeting. Following agenda points were discussed during the meeting.

1. The House appreciated the organization of NACs by Punjab Athletics Association and the cooperation of Sports Board Punjab, Punjab University and WAPDA Sports Board.

2. It was decided that the 51st National Athletics Championship will be organized by the Pakistan Army in Feb/March 2023.

3. It was decided that the 5th National Youth and Junior Athletics Championship will be organized by Islamabad Athletics Association. Dates and venue will be announced later.

4. It was decided that talent competitions will be organized for youth and junior players in different places of the country.

5. It was decided that Kids Athletics competitions will be organised with the support of Provincial Athletics Associations and Area Associations to promote the athletics at grass root level.

6. The House was informed about the treatment and training of Mr. Arshad Nadeem (Javelin Thrower). President AFP told the House that Arshad’s injuries have been treated and he is healthy and our focus is on his training so that he can perform well in the upcoming mega competitions.

7. Annual Calendar of National and International Events of Athletics was discussed and approved by the participants of meeting.

For more information, contact:
Athletics Federation of Pakistan (AFP)
Website: http://www.afp.com.pk/welcome.php

PH. D open defense seminar held in the department of Zoology 

Khairpur, December 30, 2022 (PPI-OT):A Ph. D Open Defense Seminar was held in the Department of Zoology, Shah Abdul Latif University, Khairpur presided over by the Vice Chancellor Prof. Dr. Khalil Ahmed Ibupoto. Ph. D Research Scholar Ms. Majeeda Ruk, Assistant Professor, Department of Zoology defended her research on the topic “Biochemical, Bacterial and Molecular Screening of Mastitis in Dairy Cattle of District Khairpur Sindh Pakistan” under the supervision of Dr. Javed Ahmed Ujjan and co-supervision of Dr. Sham Lal.

Speaking on this occasion, Prof. Dr. Khalil Ahmed Ibupoto said our country is basically agriculture country. Livestock has great significance in its economy. The scholar has carried out research work on indigenous topic. Cattle mastitis disease which is prevalent in the buffalos and cows. The research work of the scholar will be beneficial for the dairy development.

Ph. D Research Scholar Ms. Majeeda Ruk said that owing to dairy cattle, mastitis diseases, there is huge economic loss to livestock especially cows and buffalos. Moreover, my research will create awareness among the owners of livestock of the Gambat, Thehri and Khairpur areas. She suggested that antibiotic amoxiline drug is effective for treatment of cattle mastitis diseases.

Prof. Dr. Abdul Hussain Shar, Dean Faculty of Natural Sciences said hygienic measures may be taken to avert from this diseases. He appreciated the work of the research scholar may be expanded at country level so the economic progress may be enhanced.

Dr. Javed Ahmed Ujjan, Chairman Department of Zoology and Supervisor said that this disease has been found at Thehri, Khairpur and Gambat areas at large. The work of the research scholar will pave the way for future research scholars.

Dr. Sham Lal, Co-Supervisor, Prof. Dr. Ayaz Hussain Qadri and Prof. Dr. Rubina Mushtaque, Research Experts also spoke on this occasion and commended the research work of the scholar. They said this will be a value added piece of work for the Department of Zoology. Prof. Dr. Naveed Ahmed Shaikh, Director Postgraduate Studies conducted the proceedings of the seminar. The seminar was declared as successful. A large number of teachers and scholars attended the seminar.

For more information, contact:
Shah Abdul Latif University, Khairpur
Tel: +92-243-9280051-4
Fax: +92-243-9280060
Email: info@salu.edu.pk

One-day awareness seminar on minorities rights held 

Khairpur, December 30, 2022 (PPI-OT):A One-Day Awareness Seminar on Minorities Rights was held at Shah Abdul Latif University, Khairpur organized by the Marvi Rural Development Organization (MRDO), Sukkur and Peace and Harmony Society of University.

Prof. Dr. Khalil Ahmed Ibupoto, Vice Chancellor, Shah Abdul Latif University, Khairpur presided over the seminar while Mr. Giyan Chand, Former Senator was the chief guest. Mr. Javed Ahmed Jiskani, Deputy Inspector General (D.I.G) of Police, Sukkur Division and Ms. Pushpa Kumari, Member Sindh National Lobbying Delegation of Minorities Organization were the guests of honour.

Talking to the participants of the seminar, Prof. Dr. Khalil Ahmed Ibupoto said that Shah Abdul Latif University, Khairpur is organizing series of seminars and conferences on the academic, social and economic issues. Dr. Ibupoto said in Pakistan minorities have equal and ample opportunities. In the flag of Pakistan, white colour reflects regarding the status of the minorities. He said we must strive to protect the rights of minorities.

Dr. Ibupoto said Sindh is the cradle of Sufism. In Sufism, there is respect for human dignity, peaceful co-existence. We have to care our minorities as per provision of the constitution of Pakistan. The message of our Holy Prophet (S.A.W.W) is also for the promotion of human values and dignity.

Mr. Giyan Chand said we have loyalty with our homeland. We are faithful with our country. In Pakistan, we have enormous facilities. We have representation in Parliament even we have representation in the federal and provincial cabinets. He stressed the need to contain the forced conversion and forced marriages. He commended the promulgation of the Hindu Marriage Act-2018 which is glaring example of the Government’s protection to minorities.

He appreciated that the Government is committed to provide protection to the minorities in the country. Mr. Giyan Chand stressed the need to work for the uplifting the marginalized communities also. He also appreciated the efforts of the Vice Chancellor Prof. Dr. Khalil Ahmed Ibupoto and Chief Executive Officer MRDO Ms. Ghulam Sughra Solangi for organizing this seminar in befitting manner.

Mr. Javed Ahmed Jiskani said this seminar is meaningful for the promotion and protection of the rights of the minorities. He said in western society, there is diversity in ethnic and religion because society is liberal. He said in Islam, there is no compulsion on conversion of religion. He said Meesaq-e-Madina is glaring example of peaceful co-existence when Holy Prophet (S.A.W.W) migrated to Madina, he signed this memorandum.

The rights of Jews and Christians were protected. He said loyalty with state is mandatory. In our country, the rights of minorities are guaranteed by the constitution under chapter of fundamental rights. He stressed the need to change the mind-set and strive for rule of law. He said the laws which are drafted shall be implemented in letter and spirit. Mr. Jiskani remarked that the plight of the minorities is deplorable in neighbouring country.

Ms. Pushpa Kumari said that it is the need of the time that political parties may incorporate in their political manifesto the rights of minorities. She appreciated the policies of the present Government of Sindh adopted secular policies. She said that the legislation regarding Hindu Marriage Act may be trickle down to Union Council level.

Mr. Mukesh Kumar from Hindu Panchayat said that the education facilities for minorities may be extended so they could get education freely. Mr. Ranjhan Das, Assistant Director Minorities Affairs, Govt. of Sindh said that this seminar aimed at to create awareness regarding the rights of the minorities. He said we are providing funds for needy minority persons without any discrimination.

Mr. Shoukat Noonari, Renowned Anchor Person said Sindh is the land peace and harmony. He quoted the example of Shrine of Sachal Sarmast where approximately 10 Hindus are buried. We have solidarity with the minorities residing in Sindh. Ms. Saira Solangi, General Manager MRDO shed light on the working of the MRDO. She said we are striving to empower the women. We are also committed to protect the rights of the minorities.

Mr. Salman Ali, Grants Manager MRDO said that we are working the different Union Councils of the Khairpur to provide the basic facilities to the marginalized communities and capacity building of the Union Councils.

Prof. Dr. Taj Muhammad Lashari, Dean Faculty of Social Sciences accorded welcome address to the guests and participants. He said it is our collaborative and collective responsibilities to care about the rights of the minorities. Dr. Lashari said this seminar will pave a way for the sensitization in the youth regarding the rights of minorities.

Mr. Ali Raza Lashari conducted the proceedings of the seminar. Shields and traditional Ajraks were distributed among the guests. A large number of teachers, officers, employees, media persons, civil society activities and students attended the seminar.

For more information, contact:
Shah Abdul Latif University, Khairpur
Tel: +92-243-9280051-4
Fax: +92-243-9280060
Email: info@salu.edu.pk

UCP Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences – Volume 1, Issue 01

Lahore, December 30, 2022 (PPI-OT):We are delighted to announce that the first issue of Volume 01 of UCP Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences has been published now. The complete issue is available at: http://ojs.ucp.edu.pk/index.php/jhss/issue/view/2

For more information, contact:
University of Central Punjab (UCP)
Khayaban-e-Jinnah Road, Johar Town, Lahore, Pakistan
Phone: +92-42-35880007
Fax: +92-42-35954892
Email: info@ucp.edu.pk
Website: https://www.ucp.edu.pk/

Out of Station Field/Study Tour – Bahawalpur

Lahore, December 30, 2022 (PPI-OT):Faculty of languages and Literature organised its 1st Out of Station study tour to the beautiful city of Bahawalpur (City of Mahallat) from the 23rd to 25th of December 2022. The said tour was led by Dr. Baber Sultan Ali Khan (HOD English), Mr. Nohaiz Mehmood (Faculty Industry Liaison Officer and Lecturer English, FoLL), Ms. Syeda Saba Zahra (Lecturer English Literature), Ms. Ayesha Tariq Khan (Lecturer English Literature), and Ms. Fatima Urooj (Coordinator Student Engagement and Industry Linkages.

A total of twenty-two students experienced the enriched South Asian Culture and gained an in-depth understanding of the formulation of language policy and how the national language must be promoted. Upon arrival, the delegation was given a warm welcome by the representatives of Islamia University of Bahawalpur.

Representatives of the Pakistan Army facilitated the delegation and ensured the provision of access to historical places like Darbar Mahal alongside a dedicated tour guide. The highlight of the tour was the light and sound show at Noor Mahal that featured a 3D visual display of the history of Bahawalpur State over the mesmerizing building.

For more information, contact:
University of Central Punjab (UCP)
Khayaban-e-Jinnah Road, Johar Town, Lahore, Pakistan
Phone: +92-42-35880007
Fax: +92-42-35954892
Email: info@ucp.edu.pk
Website: https://www.ucp.edu.pk/