The replica of the Swedish merchant ship, Goteborg will be staying in Guangzhou from July 18 to August 19, 2006. Guangzhou Municipal Government attaches great importance on this major cultural and business exchange between China and Sweden, by organizing month-long series of activities that cover areas of culture, economic and trade, tourism, and so on(detailed activities attached).

Foreign journalists are invited to attend and report these activities. Please fill the feedback and send it back to be sent back to News Center of the Organizing Committee for the Series of Activities for Goteborg's Visit to Guangzhou by June, 30.We will inform you the detail schedule, arrangement and the deliver the Journalist Certificates and information, according to your feedback

Contact Person: Liang Xiaoyan

Tel: 86-20-83105589

Fax: 86-20-83546304

Series of Activities for Goteborg's Visit to Guangzhou

1. Guangzhou, China & the Starting Point of the Maritime Silk Route Seminar

Date: 09:00, June 22

Venue: Guangzhou Museum of Fine Art

2. Welcome Ceremony of Goteborg's Visit to Guangzhou

Date: 11:00, July 18

Venue: Nansha Passenger Port

3. Unveiling Ceremony of the Sculpture in Commemoration of Goteborg's Visit to Guangzhou

Date:14:00, July 18

Venue: Huangpu Historic Port

4. Welcome Banquet for Goteborg's Visit to Guangzhou

Date: 19:00, July 18

Venue: International Conference Hall, the Garden Hotel

5. Passionate Dragon Boats Welcoming the Arrival of Goteborg ---- Haizhu Day (Folklore Welcome Ceremony)

Date: Afternoon, July 21

Venue: Exposition Park of Goteborg (Zhoutouzui Port)

6. Goteborg in Guangzhou Evening

Date: Evening, July 21

Venue: Exposition Park of Goteborg (Zhoutouzui Port)

7. Bilateral Trade Relationship Seminar

Date: July 22

Venue: Dongfang Hotel

8. Goteborg Visiting the High-Tech Guangzhou ---- Luogang Day

Date: July 22

Venue: Luogan District

9. Exhibition and Open Day for the Public

Date: July 23----August 15

Venue: Exposition Park of Goteborg (Zhoutouzui Port)

Content: 1.Replica of Goteborg Open to the Public

2. Goteborg Village and Sino-Swedish Friendship Village Open to the Public

3. Anders Ljungstedt Exhibition (& SOIC Exhibition), Swedish Design Exhibition, Digital Movie Week, Digital Multi-media Demonstration, the Cardigans Performance, Fine Arts Exhibition, Porcelain and Ceramics Exhibition

10. Mutual Development between Sino-Swedish Entrepreneurs ---- Yuexiu Day

Date: July 23

Venue: Yuexiu District

11. Goteborg Centennial Banquet

Date: 19:00, July 23

Venue: Dongfang Hotel

12. Finding History and Seminars

Date: July 26

Venue: Relevant Scenery Spots of Guangzhou & Guangzhou International Tourism Hub

Content: 1. Finding the History of Goteborg

2. Sino-Swedish Tourism Seminar

13. Activities in Liwan District

Date: July 28

Venue: Liwan District

Content: 1. Goteborg & Xiguan Customs ---- Liwan Day

2.Enterprises and Social Responsibilities Seminar

14. Spots Activities

Date: August 6

Venue: Tianhe Stadium or Guangzhou Higher Education Mega Center

Content: 1. Rendezvous between Sino-Swedish Star Athletes ---- Double Fish Day

2. Cross-Country Race & Badminton Sport Activities

15. Goteborg, Hand in Hand across the Blue ---- Youth Day

Date: August 12

Venue: Exposition Park of Goteborg (Zhoutouzui Port)

16. Goteborg, Experience the Fashion Guangzhou ---- Tianhe Day

Date: August 13

Venue: Tianhe District

17. Goteborg Huangpu District Marine Culture Festival Evening

Date: August 18

Venue: South Sea God Temple

18. Chinese Tea Hit Series Activities

Date: August 8-August 18

Venue: Fangcun Tea Market

19. Farewell Ceremony of Goteborg's Visit to Guangzhou ---- Huangpu Day

Date: August 19

Venue: South Sea God Temple

20. Permanent Exhibition

Date: from July 15

Venue: Huangpu Historic Port

Content: Brief History of Guangzhou, Guangzhou Maritime History (History of Foreign Trade and Transportation, History of the Ports), History of Guangzhou Customs House and Local Barracks, Exhibition of the Restored Tax Bureau. (It Will be Kept Permanently)