Zhongshan (Shiqi) Leisure Tourism and Culture Festival 2017 lasted nearly a month and drew to an end at night on June 23. Zhongshan CPPCC Chair Qiu Shuhong, Guangdong Culture Association Chair Li Minghua watched the party show at the closing ceremony. At the party an awarding ceremony was hosted for the first-prize winners of“Ode to Shiqi Dragon Boat” National Poetry Contest and the composer and Lyricist of“Ode to Dragon Boat”. Besides, ten artistic shows were given at the closing ceremony.

This festival consists of 18 cultural, tourism and business projects beginning with the Dragon Boat race. It is cultural feast for tourists that combines the traditional culture, festival celebrations, tourism and commercial activities.