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Yichang in Foreigners' Eyes

On March 14,2002,the Foreign Affairs Office of Yichang Municipal Goverment held a farewell evening for 9 Canadian youths.These youths had worked and studied in Yichang with their Chinese partners for the past three months and they lived in their partners' houses. This is a new item of international cultural exchanges Between Yichang and Canada.

Regarding their impressions of Yichang ,one said that Yichang was a charming and lively city with distinguishing features and that they were all deeply moved by the folk's hospitality.They expressed that they would surely come back again to Yichang and they were right now facing the most hard time to say good-bye.

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n the afternoon of Feburary 15,2003, the 2003 Yichang Folk Arts Competition was held in the Yiling Square. Numerous fascinating performances were put on shown.It attracted thousands of people. Among the audience,the most noticeable were 9 Canadian young people. They were busy taking photos and videos.Daron,captain of the Canadian team,said:"Yichang gives me very good impression with its beautiful scenery and distinguishing culture.I have never seen such wonderful performances before.Just wonderful! I have finished 5 pieces of films and I hope I can share these beautiful songs and dances with my Canadian friends."

On the evening of May 1, 2002,hundreds of honorable guests and athletes participating in the 3rd Yichang Three Gorges International Dragon Boat Rally, practiced "Ba Shan Dance" with the local people in the Yiling Square.

Michael Harrison, executive president of the International Dragon Boat Association,said:"I like 'Ba Shan Dance' very much!It's really interesting!"

Zhang Zhaohong, master coach of the Chinese Taipei Team,said:"It is quite similar to Taiwan's boong dance for its beautiful national costume and elegant body postures.We enjoy practicing Ba Shan Dance with the natives on the square.It's so exciting."