1st China (Hainan) Dongpo Cultural Tourism Festival Highlights

By Li Xiang / HICN / Updated: 10:54,11-February-2023

Scheduled to open on February 18, in Haikou— the capital of Hainan Province—the first China (Hainan) Dongpo Cultural Tourism is in honor of renowned Song Dynasty poet and statesman Su Dongpo who spent several years exiled to Hainan. Revered in many places in China, he is known in Hainan for the culture and teaching which he brought to the local people. Organized by Hainan Development Holdings Co., Ltd, the event’s three thematic activities will include a poetry chanting contest, garden party, and cultural heritage study tour.


Event: Poetry Chanting Contest

Dates: February 12 - 19

Venue: Mova Plaza

Under the theme of inheriting traditional Chinese culture, activities such as the “Dongpo Classic Poetry Chanting Contest”, “Dongpo Culture Theme Evening”, “Song Dynasty Cultural Experience”, and “Elegant Night Market” will be carried out.

Of these, the night market will feature street scenes that echo the exquisite ancient atmosphere of the Song Dynasty. At the market, visitors will be able to experience Song Dynasty culture in an immersive way with activities such as poetry appreciation, wine tasting, ancient makeup, rituals, tea ceremonies, archery and other games.

Additionally, an over 170,000m² “Forest of Lights” art exhibition will also be held at the Mova Plaza and consumption vouchers will be issued to attendees so that they can enjoy a one-stop experience of sightseeing, entertainment, shopping, and food.



Event: Garden Party

Dates: February 19 - 28

Venue: GDF Plaza

Su Dongpo is well known for his love of poetry and fine wine, and this event will connect those elements along with interactive experiences such as Han Chinese clothing and tastings of fine domestic alcohols. In addition to showing off their skills at remembering the words of some of Su Dongpo’s poems, participants can join in a variety of games such as lantern riddles. In the alcohol display and tasting area, they will also be able to taste domestically produced liquors from places that Su Dongpo wrote about visiting and listen to lectures on the drinking culture of his era.



Event: Cultural Study Tour

Dates: February 18 - 24

Location: Haikong Yaocheng Village

Including six culture-themed exhibitions, this study tour will display Su Dongpo's calligraphy and painting, his poems, his stories, his legacy of food and drink, and the traces he left behind in Hainan.   

During the event, Su Dongpo-related historical sites such as the Huitong Spring, and the Gudukou Ferry Docks (alongside other soon-to-be renovated projects such as the Dongpo Hainan Heritage Museum, Dongpo Tea Room, and Dongpo School) will be open to the public.

Allowing participants to achieve a free and easy state of mind, the seven-day long "Dongpo Poetry and Pastoral Wine Tour" will also be launched at this time.

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