Time Zone |
Asia/Shanghai |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC+8 |
Daylight Saving Time |
Daylight saving time is not observed in the current region. |
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America/Antigua |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC-4 |
Daylight Saving Time |
Daylight saving time is not observed in the current region. |
Ning County, located in the eastern part of Gansu Province, at the junction of Shaanxi and Gansu provinces, is situated in the hinterland of the Loess Plateau, and is one of the birthplaces of the farming civilization in which the ancestor of the Zhou Dynasty, who was not in a hole, taught his people how to gather crops, and is known as the "Breadbasket of the East Gansu Province". It has a long history and deep cultural heritage, where the national intangible cultural heritage of "Qingyang Xiangbao" originated, and the skillful embroidery technique carries a thousand years of folklore memories. The Ziwuling Forest in Ning County is an important ecological barrier in east Gansu Province, with a long stretch of forests and a favorable ecological environment. At the same time, Ning County produces apples, small grains and other specialty agricultural products, modern agriculture and traditional culture. In recent years, relying on red culture, folk resources and ecological advantages, Ning County is actively promoting rural revitalization, becoming a bright pearl on the Loess Plateau.
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.