Monday, December 22, 2008

ITMA arranged the trip -----Nepal ambassador to Shanxi province

Diplomats in China ” Series activies

International Tour Management Association adheres to the idea of "Combination,Innovation,Promotion and win-win" as well as the motto of "International tourism,Reach the world, Management association,Serve the world".The mission of ITMA is to promote chinese tourism,economy and culture to the world .On the occasion of the 30th anniversary of China's reform and opening,ITMA planed the“ Diplomats in China ”Series activies in order to welcome the upcoming sixtieth anniversary of China founding ceremony and provide a communication platform for local governments,organizations and enterprises.At the same way,ITMA takes the opportunity for foreign friends to get well know of China.In a long run,to strengthen the mutually beneficial on tourism,economic, cultural and other fields between China and the world.
On the requestment of Nepal Embassy to China,ITMA plened the" Ambassador’s Shanxi trip".
It’s recorded on Buddhism scriptures that Mount Wutai is the Taoist rites of Wen shu Bodhisattvain in Shanxi Province and the White Pagoda was constructed by one Nepalese archiect in Mount Wutai.
On November 7,the president of International Tour Management Association Mr. Zhao Xianzhang accompanied with ambassador of Nepal to China Mr. Tanka Prasad Karki and Mrs.Sharada Karki with entourage arrived at the capital of Shanxi province Taiyuan.As the frist stop,they visited Shanxi Province Museum.During the visit,ambassador Karki exchanged the views on Buddhism culture with deputy dean of Shanxi Province Museum,which has enhanced China and Nepal in-depth understanding on Buddhism.
At noon,Li Xiaopeng,deputy governor of Shanxi Province on behalf of Shanxi province showed warmly welcome to ambassador of Nepal and his entourage in Yingze hotel Taiyuan city.Both sides reviwed the friendly history relationship between Shanxi and Nepal and expressed the will on economy,politics and culture.
On November 8,grand donation ceremony was held in "Wufeng Hotel" Mount Wutai.The ceremony was chaired by secretary Du Chunlin, Xinzhou Municipal Committee, vice minister of the United Front Work Department,the City Bureau of Religious Affairs,deputy director of the Religious Affairs Bureau of Shanxi Province Mr.Hao Zhongshu and Deputy dean of Mount Wutai Buddhist Association,the Master of Tayuan Temple Ru kong made speech. H.E.Mr.Tanka Prasad Karki donated Buddhist pagodas to Mount Wutai and gave a speech. He said,first of all,I would like to thank the President of International Tour Management Association Mr. Zhao Xianzhang for arranging this trip.Thanks for the governments of Shanxi Province and institutions.The spirit of tolerance and harmony is the foundation of Nepal and China.I hope we can have more deepen cooperation in various fields to benefit two countries people.
Vice president of Mount Wutai Buddhist Association,Ru kong Master said China and Nepal has a long history of friendly exchanges on Buddhism community.Ambassador H.E.Mr.Tanka Prasad Karki donated Buddhist pagoda to Mount Wutai,it's the symbol of the friendship between China and Nepal.
After that,Ambassador H.E.Mr.Tanka Prasad Karki and his entourage visited Chairman Mao’s former residence,Tayuan temple and Xiantong temple accompanied by president Mr.Zhao XianZhang and the leaders of Shanxi province Hao Zhongshu,Jia Xuefeng,Du Chunlin and Lv gengmei.
Ta Yuan Temple was one part of Xiantong Temple. Its the symbol of Mount Wutai when Sarira stupa(a pagoda for budhist relics)was rebuited during the Ming Dynasty. Ambassador H.E.Mr.Tanka Prasad Karki discussed with the entourage and mentioned of the White Pagoda which was constructed by the Nepalese architect in 1301.
On November 9,ambassador of Nepal to China H.E.Mr.Tanka Prasad Karki with his entourage visited---the ancient city of Pingyao accompanied by director of Foreign affairs of Jin Zhong City Mr.Zhang Xiaoping.
On November 10,ambassador of Nepal to China H.E.Mr.Tanka Prasad Karki visited the 1,400-year-old Yuci Old City.The Old City has a long history with rich culture,ancient residential areas and city wall,ancient temples,streets,and other human landscap.
On November 10,Ambassador H.E.Mr.Tanka Prasad Karki and entourage finished the Shanxi trip. Throught the trip of Shanxi Province,it will play a positive role on promoting the traditional friendship between China and Nepal.At the same time,International Tour Management Association will have a new cooperation with Shanxi province on tourism.