On World Cities Day (Oct 31), UNESCO just welcomed two new stars to its UNESCO Creative Cities Network: Quanzhou and Wuxi, both from the Chinese mainland. 🎉
Quanzhou, in Fujian Province, scored the title of Creative City of Gastronomy thanks to its vibrant street food culture—think tasty seafood noodles, sweet taro balls, and tea-infused treats that have shaped centuries of culinary innovation. It is like a foodies dream playground, blending traditional family recipes with modern twists. 🍜
Wuxi, in Jiangsu Province, earned its stripes as a Creative City of Music, celebrating everything from classical tunes to hip-hop beats. Whether you are into soulful guzheng melodies or want to catch underground hip-hop battles, Wuxis music scene is alive with events, festivals, and creative hubs that are pushing boundaries. 🎶
So what is the big deal? The UNESCO Creative Cities Network connects cities around the world that use creativity to drive sustainable growth, cultural exchange, and urban innovation. Now, Quanzhou and Wuxi will join hands with 58 new global members—imagine collabs on food festivals, cross-city music fests, and digital art partnerships! 🌐
For young creatives in South and Southeast Asia, this means more chances to tap into fresh vibes: plan a food trip to Fujian, join a virtual music jam in Jiangsu, or follow their latest collabs on TikTok and Instagram. Creative inspiration is just a click away! 🚀
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Chinese cities Quanzhou, Wuxi join UNESCO Creative Cities Network
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