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Deva is the capital of Hunedoara County in western Romania, located on the banks of the river Mureş, with a population of about 60,000 people. The city is famous for the hilltop Deva Castle, a 13th-century fortress perched on a volcanic cone that offers panoramic views and symbolizes the history of the region. The economy of Dva is based on industry and services, and it is also a transportation hub, connecting it to the Carpathian region.
Dva has a long history, first recorded in 1269, and was once a fortress of the Kingdom of Hungary. The city retains medieval buildings such as the castle and the Church of the Holy Cross. Culturally, Deva has museums, theaters, and is close to the ruins of the Dacian civilization, reflecting Romania's diverse heritage. The city is known for its mild continental climate with four distinct seasons, making it suitable for tourism.
Deva is a natural gateway for exploring the Carpathian Mountains, with the nearby Retezat National Park for hiking and eco-tourism. The city life is peaceful and has a good infrastructure, offering educational and medical resources. As an important regional center of Romania, Deva blends history and modernity, attracting visitors to experience its unique charm.
Dongxiang is a unique ethnic minority in China, mainly living in Dongxiang Autonomous County, Linxia Hui Autonomous Prefecture, Gansu Province, and partly in Linxia, Lanzhou, Gansu and Yili, Xinjiang, with a population of about 700,000 people. The Dongxiang language belongs to the Mongolian group of the Altaic language family, and Chinese characters are commonly used. They believe in Islam, and their cultural practices are unique. Its settlement Dongxiang Autonomous County is located in the Loess Plateau hilly gully area, mainly agricultural, producing taro, wheat, "Dongxiang taro" is famous. The traditional handicraft "brick carving" is a national intangible cultural heritage with exquisite skills. In food culture, "hand-grasped mutton", "stack noodles (long noodles)" unique flavor; festivals to Eid al-Fitr, the most grand Gurbang Festival, songs and dances "flowers" is a folk art treasure! The song and dance "Huaer" is the treasure of folk art, which shows the wisdom and passion of Dongxiang people.