Time Zone |
America/Antigua |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC-4 |
Daylight Saving Time |
Daylight saving time is not observed in the current region. |
Time Zone |
Asia/Shanghai |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC+8 |
Daylight Saving Time |
Daylight saving time is not observed in the current region. |
Located in the northwestern part of the island of Antigua in Antigua and Barbuda, Codrington is an important historical town and cultural landmark in the country. Named after Christopher Codrington, a 17th-century English plantation owner, the town was once one of the centers of the Caribbean sugar trade, and still retains colonial stone buildings, windmill ruins, and the remains of the old wharf, which bear witness to the changing history of the Caribbean Sea. Nestled in the mountains, the town boasts a tranquil bay with a charming Caribbean flavor that attracts history buffs and tourists alike to explore each year. Codrington is also an important part of the Antigua Cultural Festival, where local residents showcase their unique culture through traditional music, dance and crafts, making it an excellent window into the history and culture of Antigua and Barbuda.
Chaonan, belonging to Shantou City of Guangdong Province, is located in the south of Chaoshan Plain and the middle and lower reaches of Lianjiang River, with Chaoyang District in the east, Jieyang Puning City in the west, Nanhai Sea in the south and Chaoan District in the north, which is one of the important birthplaces of Chaoshan culture. Here is a strong industrial base, especially "China's underwear and home apparel city" famous, textile and garment industry cluster effect is significant, the products are exported to the world; at the same time cultivate the printing and packaging, plastics and other pillar industries, economic vitality is strong. Chaonan has a rich cultural heritage, Teochew opera, English song and dance, dragon boat races and other folk culture is unique, Chaoshan Tea, beef meatballs, a variety of kuey teow and other food is mouth-watering. The revolutionary site of Hongchang Town within the jurisdiction carries red memories, and monuments such as Lingshan Temple tell a thousand years of history, making it a modern city with both industrial vitality and cultural charm.