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Asia/Shanghai |
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UTC+8 |
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Africa/Ouagadougou |
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UTC+0 |
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Daylight saving time is not observed in the current region. |
Qujiang District is located in the west of Zhejiang Province, upstream of the Qiantang River, at the crossroads of four provinces, namely Zhejiang, Fujian, Gan and Anhui, and has been the gateway to the "four provinces thoroughfare" since ancient times. It has a long history of establishment and deep cultural heritage, and is one of the important birthplaces of Nankong culture, with ancient charm and simple folklore. The landscape here is beautiful, Wuxi River, Qu River through the territory, Xianxia ancient road winding between, stringing up the twenty-eight ancient towns and other humanistic landmarks of the millennium, known as the "living fossil of the culture of Jiangnan". With significant ecological advantages and high forest coverage, Qujiang District is an important ecological barrier in the Yangtze River Delta region. In recent years, Qujiang District has relied on "green water and green mountains" to develop an ecological economy, fostering characteristic agricultural products such as Quzhou Ponkan citrus and Bapuling local chicken, while actively laying out new materials, digital economy and other emerging industries, accelerating its development into a modernized new city with ecological charms and industrial vitality in the western part of Zhejiang Province.
Located in west-central Burkina Faso, Da Village is one of the typical traditional villages in sub-Saharan Africa, belonging to the region of Boucle du Mouhoun. With a predominantly savannah climate, the inhabitants are mostly farmers, cultivating millet, maize and peanuts and leading a self-sufficient life. The village retains its traditional dome-domed mud huts and communal council chambers, and has a strong Mossi culture, with regular traditional dances and rituals, showcasing West Africa's original cultural charm. Though small, Da Village unites the simplicity and resilience of rural Burkina Faso, and is a window into local folklore and an excellent place to explore the traditional way of life in West Africa.