Ningbo's City Character: Online Buzz Explores the City's Allure

NINGBO, China,Dec. 21, 2024/PRNewswire/ -- SinceDecember 14, prominent cultural figures such as Xu Zhiyuan andLiu Qinghave sparked a wave of online conversation about the city's distinctive character and its global connections.

Xu Zhiyuan, a renowned writer and host of a cultural interview program, initiated the dialogue with his impressions ofNingbo. Having traveled extensively, he comparedNingbo'sSanjiangkou (Three Rivers Estuary) to other port cities likeMontrealandMacao, emphasizing the inherent inclusiveness of port cities. He further illuminatedNingbo'sglobal footprint, showcasing the impressive reach of its diaspora: from the skilled"hongbang"tailors who shaped fashion inYokohama'sChinatown to theNingbo-born founder ofTokyo'stime-honored Ishingou restaurant chain. He also highlighted figures like shipping magnatePao Yue-kong ("the king of the sea") who played a role inHong Kong'sreturn toChinaandWu Jintang, who established extensive charity initiatives in Kobe. Xu concluded thatNingbo'sspirit of adventure and its global narrative are deeply rooted in its history as Mingzhou, a vital port connecting to the world over a millennium ago.

The podcast"Fan Yiru,"hosted by aShanghairesident with ancestral roots in Yuyao,Ningbo, explored the region's cultural tapestry. The host shared his family's history of migration fromNingbotoShanghai, while also discussing the nuances of theNingbodialect and its interaction with those of surrounding regions. He also brought to life the phenomenon of the"baoyou qu,"or"free shipping zone,"encompassingZhejiang,Jiangsu, andShanghai, weaving in fascinating stories from the area.

This exploration ofNingbo'sidentity has resonated with online communities, igniting passionate discussions. Netizen"Mang Mang"describedNingboas possessing a"calm and composed air, without any need for self-affirmation.""Yue Long Sha"believes that"when you visitNingbo, you will understand why the city is in the sea and the sea is in the city.""Wei Lei001,"calledNingboa"young city full of vitality,"while"Super Peanut Butter"expressed that the city creates a sense of home. Even from beyondChina'sborders, Vietnamese netizen"factdrop"shared a desire to"explore the culture and history ofNingbothrough these podcasts."

The rising online buzz is being amplified by media outlets like CNR News and Tide News, as well as social media platforms like Weibo and Xiaohongshu, with related topics trending widely. The conversation is set to continue with contributions from scholars including Dr.Brent Haasfrom the Department of History at Peking University, ProfessorLiu Qingfrom East China Normal University, and ProfessorShi Zhanfrom the Institute for Global History of Civilizations at Shanghai International Studies University.

This ongoing dialogue, transcending geographical and temporal boundaries, allows people around the world to experience and appreciate the unique charm ofNingbo.

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SOURCE Ningbo International Communication Center