The Yellow Mountains of Mount Huangshan, China got its spotlight moment on Friday, Nov. 19, 2021, as the first virtual major tourism and cultural event between the US and China was held simultaneously in both New York and Huangshan, China. Gloria Ai, founder of iAsk Leaders and ambassador of Huangshan Scenic Area, was invited to host the event.

2021年11月19日星期五，中国黄山迎来了它的闪光时刻，中美之间第一次线上大型旅游和文化活动在纽约和中国黄山同时举行。《艾问iAsk》创始人、黄山风景区的大使艾诚应邀主持了这次活动。

Under the theme ‘Creative Huangshan, Gorgeous Huizhou,’ the event shed light on the famous tourist attractions of Mount Huangshan, as New York State and City officials joined Huangshan tourism leaders, journalists, and hundreds joining via Zoom and Facebook from across the US and China. Gloria Ai stated that how happy we are to have friend afar.

在 “创意黄山 美在徽州”的主题下，纽约州政府官员与黄山旅游领导、记者以及来自美国和中国各地的数百名通过群众通过Zoom和Facebook一起领略了黄山的著名旅游景点。艾诚表示，有朋自远方来，不亦乐乎。

Ling Yun, Secretary of Huangshan Municipal Party Committee, told the audience that the Mount Huangshan, since its designation as a UNESCO Cultural and Natural Heritage Site in 1990, continues to attract visitors from around the globe, drawn by its endless charm, vitality and potential.

黄山市委书记凌云表示，黄山自1990年被联合国教科文组织确定为世界文化和自然遗产以来，不断吸引来自全球各地的游客，大家都被黄山无穷的魅力、活力和潜力所吸引。

Sun Yong, Mayor of Huangshan city, said the Yellow Mountains are the epitome of cultural China. He said he sincerely hopes US tourists will visit the mountains, to explore more of its unique Pine trees and rocks, sea of the clouds, hot springs, and the winter snow, as well as the Huizhou culture.

黄山市市长孙勇表示，黄山是文化中国的缩影。孙勇市长真诚地希望美国游客到黄山来，更多地探索黄山独特的松树和岩石、云海、温泉和冬雪，以及徽州文化。

Huang Ping, Consul General of the Consulate General of PRC in New York, said that the Yellow Mountains are one of the best renowned tourist attractions in China, and is considered a prime example of classic Chinese scenery, as it appears frequently in Chinese landscape paintings.

中国驻纽约总领事馆总领事黄屏表示，黄山是中国最著名的旅游景点之一，它经常出现在中国的山水画当中，被认为是中国古典风景的典范。

Kathy Hoghul, Governor of New York State, said over the years, New York state and the United States have formed partnerships with various regions in China, especially the beautiful city of Huangshan. In her greeting letter, Governor Hoghul said she “looks forward to this event to rebuilding and reopening the New York State economy in the post pandemic era.”

纽约州州长Kathy Hoghul表示，多年来，纽约州、美国与中国各地区，特别是美丽的黄山市建立了友好关系。Hoghul州长在她的问候信中提到，她期待在后疫情时代，这一活动能重建和重新开放纽约州的经济”。

Bill de Blasio, Mayor of New York City, in his letter, also commended the event for restoring the city’s cultural and economic vibrancy from the pandemic crisis by helping people become united.

纽约市市长Bill de Blasio在他的信中也赞扬该活动，他表示通过协助中美人民友好往来，使城市的文化和经济活力从疫情的危机中恢复。

Six Americans shared their impression of Huangshan, such as making smelly mandarin fish and drinking Qimen black tea while hundreds joined virtually and participated in the quizzes of Huangshan enthusiastically and expressed their hope to visit the Yellow Mountains in the future.

同时，有六位美国朋友分享了他们对黄山的印象，例如制作臭鳜鱼、品尝祁门红茶，更有数百名美国友人以线上方式参加了黄山知识竞赛，并热情地表示希望将来能到黄山旅游。

编辑：多金

图编：丘丘

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