▲ Chen Huiqian (second from left), leader of the Special Leading Group for the Development of Culture and Tourism Economy and Investment Promotion in Putian City, member of the Standing Committee of the Municipal Party Committee, and Minister of Propaganda, and Zhang Fuqing (second from right), Secretary of the Licheng District Committee

▲ Master Kong Xing, Abbot of South Shaolin Temple

At the symposium, Abbot Kongxing reported on the recent work situation and future development direction of Nanshaolin Temple based on its actual situation, and suggested the establishment of a specialized organization led by city and district leaders to be responsible for the overall development of Nanshaolin, and to leverage the power of all sectors of society to jointly excavate, organize, and inherit Nanshaolin culture.

▲ Xu Donghong, Dean of Meizhou Bay Vocational and Technical College

Dean Xu Donghong pointed out that the cultivation of martial arts talents is a prerequisite for promoting the culture of Southern Shaolin. The relevant departments and institutions such as the Municipal and District Sports Bureau, Education Bureau, and universities should actively cooperate with the talent cultivation work of Nanshaolin, explore talent cultivation plans, optimize talent resources, and improve the quality of talent cultivation.

▲ Zhang Fuqing, Secretary of Licheng District Committee

Secretary Zhang Fuqing stated that Nan Shaolin is not only the city card of Putian, but also the cultural card of Licheng. Provide opinions on talent cultivation, school construction, establishment of institutions, organization of events, and improvement of surrounding infrastructure in South Shaolin.

▲ Chen Huiqian, Leader of the Special Leading Group for the Development of Culture and Tourism Economy and Investment Promotion in Putian City, Standing Committee Member of the Municipal Party Committee, and Minister of Propaganda Department

Minister Chen Huiqian emphasized that the cultural and tourism industry is a green and sunrise industry, and the development of the cultural and tourism industry is a powerful support for comprehensively promoting the high-quality development and surpassing of Putian. As the city card of Putian, Nanshaolin Temple is an important component of our city's cultural and tourism industry. The core of Southern Shaolin culture is Zen martial arts culture, so efforts should be made to cultivate martial arts talents. Governments at all levels, relevant departments, and universities should actively collaborate to build a complete talent training system. Establish a special leadership group, coordinate the efforts of various departments, and integrate resources from all sectors of society to tell the story of Nanshaolin Temple well and make the world familiar with Nanshaolin culture. Holding a martial arts festival to enhance the popularity of Southern Shaolin and drive the development of Putian's cultural and tourism economy. We need to strengthen the cultivation of business formats, widely absorb successful experiences and practices from other regions, create a "window of image" for the city, and help promote the high-quality development of Putian's cultural and tourism economy.