Congratulatory Message
Xinjiang
Uygur Autonomous Region, situated in the northeastern part of China, is the
largest provincial administrative region in terms of area in China. Xinjiang
boasts vast territory, rich resources and unique and splendid natural landscape,
with both the icy mountains and the flaming
mountain, and neighbored with vast lakes and green oasis. Once as the
crucial passage of ancient Silk
Road and at present as the pylon of the second continent bridge connecting
Asia and Europe, Xinjiang enjoys fast social and economic development. In the
past thousands of years, various ethnic groups in Xinjiang have created a rich
and unique Xinjiang ethnic culture through their hard work and wisdom.
On the occasion of 50th anniversary of the founding of Xinjiang Uygur
Autonomous Region, the Ministry of
Culture of China, with the expectation of further strengthening cultural
exchange and cooperation between China and gulf Arabian countries and promoting
the friendship between the peoples, plans to hold Gulf China's Cultural Week in
Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, Qatar and Bahrain from November 19 to
December 4, 2005. During that period, Xinjiang Government will hold Gulf China's
Cultural Week & Xinjiang Cultural Festival in United Arab Emirates, Qatar
and Bahrain, which will serve as a bridge to enhance the understanding and
friendship between China Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region and gulf countries.
Culture is the best channel to connect the hearts of peoples. The culture of
Xinjiang, China and the Islamic culture of gulf countries, while sharing the
similar origins, also enjoy their own national artistic features. It is the
common aspiration of our peoples to emphasize and strengthen the intercultural
exchanges. I sincerely wish that China's Cultural Week & Xinjiang Cultural
Festival a complete success.
Kurax Mahesut Vice Chairman of China Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous
Region
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