On the 28th of July, the “2023 Chaoyang Summer Tourism Festival & 1st Fossil Culture Tourism Festival” curtained up. The opening ceremony was brilliant and fascinating. The opening presented a variety of artistic performances, including songs like Blooming Flowers of Chaoyang and The Land I Passionately Love, dancing performance My Hometown Where the Flowers and Birds were born, allegro Birdwatch my way to Chaoyang, and comedic crosstalk named I Love Chaoyang. These cultural performances of all kinds showed the regional culture of Chaoyang.

The event is hosted by the Chaoyang Municipal Party Committee and Municipal Government. As the festival takes place, the Rehe biota discovery Centennial Science Lecture and the Fossil Culture Academic Seminar will also be held successively. Meanwhile, special exhibitions will be held at the Chaoyang Bird Fossil National Geological Park and the Chaoyang Fossil Valley.

The purpose of organizing this event is to carry forward the Chaoyang fossil culture, enhance soft power for economic, social and cultural development, raise Chaoyang’s reputation, and promote the integration of cultural and tourism industries.