KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 28 (Bernama) -- The 2018 (19th) Hainan International Tourism Island Carnival kicked off in Haikou, China recently, Hainan Provincial Department of Tourism, Culture, Radio, Television and Sports said.
The governor of Hainan Province, Shen Xiaoming said more than 120 activities such as art performances, sports competitions, exhibitions and celebrations will be staged.
The department said in a statement, the Hainan Carnival is now a featured celebration of tourism and the highlight in tourism and culture of global influence.
The carnival is now held on a larger scale with more participants and has attracted guests from more than 20 countries and regions and from 21 provinces, cities and districts of China.
Minister of Culture of Thailand, Vira Rojpojchanarat said the Hainan International Tourism Island Carnival is world-famous and promotes the protection and development of cultural heritage.
Chairman of the World Tourism Alliance, Duan Qiang said that as China's first region-wide tourism province, Hainan enjoys a sound momentum of tourism development.
“The central government's preferential policies for Hainan's development and construction will inject strong momentum into Hainan's tourism development,” he added.
The carnival is hosted by Hainan Provincial Department of Tourism, Culture, Radio, Television and Sports, held at Haikou Main Venue and five sub-venues in Sanya, Danzhou, Qionghai, Wanning and Lingshui.
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