The third "Taiyuan · France Gannat International Art Festival," guided by the French World Culture Association (Association Nationale Cultures du Monde) and jointly organized by Beijing Huayi Wuzhou International Cultural Exchange Co., Ltd., Taiyuan Radio and Television Station, and Taiyuan Longcheng Development and Investment Group Co., Ltd., has officially received recognition from the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)!

This significant recognition not only marks a new height for the historic and cultural city of Taiyuan on the world stage of cultural exchange but also places the Gannat International Art Festival among the very few international cultural projects in China to receive official UNESCO recognition.

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1. World Cultures Gather in Taiyuan

The French World Culture Association is always committed to promoting the dissemination and exchange of global cultural diversity and living heritage. As the association's sole official partner in China, Huayi Wuzhou introduced the concept of "Shared Celebration of World Cultural Festivals" to Taiyuan. This edition of the art festival brought together 260 artists and delegation members from 15 countries, including France, Kazakhstan, Bulgaria, Peru, India, Australia, Malaysia, Thailand, Poland, and Burkina Faso, collectively presenting a vibrant and colorful tapestry of world cultures.

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From music, dance, and theater to painting, cuisine, and traditional crafts—this art festival allowed the citizens of Taiyuan to experience the flavors of the world right at their doorstep, truly realizing "the resonance of cultures, the encounter of lives."

2. Cultural Diversity: Building Bridges for Peace

Focusing on the theme "The Inheritance and Value of Intangible Cultural Heritage," this year's art festival highlighted several world cultural projects inscribed on UNESCO's Intangible Cultural Heritage Lists, including:

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（1）Traditional Kazakh Dombra Kui Art

（2）Peruvian Scissors Dance (Danse des ciseaux)

（3）French Breton Fest-Noz

（4）Bulgarian Polyphonic Singing (Visoko)

（5）Thai Traditional Masked Drama "Khon"

（6）Polish Polonaise Dance

（7）Ethnic Performances and Intangible Cultural Heritage Craft Demonstrations from countries including India, Malaysia, and Burkina Faso.

Through artistic exchange and cultural sharing, the art festival provided a platform for cross-cultural dialogue and cooperation among artists, directors, and young volunteers from various countries, collectively promoting the values of understanding, friendship, and peace.

3. Behind the Honor, Gratitude to You

The recognition from UNESCO is a high affirmation of the art festival's professional standards, cultural value, and international influence. This achievement would not have been possible without the enthusiastic participation and outstanding contributions of all performing groups, artists, volunteers, and partners.

In the future, the French World Culture Association will continue to join hands with Huayi Wuzhou and various partners to promote the regular operation of the international art festival, allowing more Chinese cities and the world to meet in celebration and resonate through culture.