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Gulangyu Island celebrates second anniversary of world heritage listing

chinadaily.com.cn| Updated: Jul 9, 2019

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Musicians from Vienna perform at the piano pier on Gulangyu Island in Xiamen, July 8. [Photo/xmnn.cn]

Two years ago on July 8, Gulangyu Island in Xiamen, in eastern Fujian province, joined the UNESCO world heritage list. This year, Gulangyu has organized a series of events to celebrate the anniversary.

One of the events, the 2019 Gulanyu Music Festival, opened July 8, starting a week-long music feast.

A cultural and creativity experience store which boasts cutting-edge technologies opened on the same day. The store consists of an art gallery, a cafe and a business area.

The store's decorations and products are infused with elements of Gulangyu's customs and culture, giving customers a unique and fresh experience.

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Visitors shop at the cultural and creativity experience store on Gulangyu Island in Xiamen, July 8. [Photo/taihainet.com]