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Zaduo County, Yushu Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Qinghai Province, sits on the "source of two rivers" and is the birthplace of the famous international river Lancang-Mekong River and the Dangqu River in the south source of the Yangtze River. Zaduo County is also known as the first county in the source of the Lancang River.
The guests took a group photo at the confluence of the two rivers in Zhaqing Township, Zaduo County. Photo: Kong Linglei
On August 19, domestic and foreign guests, photographers, media reporters and Internet experts participating in the 2024 Lancang-Mekong International Image Week walked into Zaqing Township, Zaduo County, and held the 2024 Lancang-Mekong International Image Week · Zaduo Water Donation Activity at the intersection of Budangqu, one of the northern sources of the Lancang River, and the main stream Zaqu.
During the event, the relevant leaders of Zaduo County presented the water bottle containing the living water from the source of the Lancang River to the guests of the Lancang-Mekong Basin countries, expressing their common vision of further strengthening cooperation in the Lancang-Mekong Basin. The event also took the natural ecology of the Lancang River as the carrier, allowing guests from the six countries in the Lancang-Mekong Basin and representatives from all walks of life to experience the magnificent natural ecological scenery of the source of the Lancang River.
The picture shows an aerial photograph of the intersection of Budangqu (right), one of the northern sources of the Lancang River, and the main stream Zhaqu, where there is now a "clear distinction" landscape. Photo courtesy of Qinghai Branch of China News Service
"The six countries of Lancang-Mekong drink the same river water, and their fates are closely linked. Today's water donation activity expresses our respect and trust for each other, and let us turn this green water into a bond of cooperation and a bridge of friendship. Tashi Dongzhou, director of the Standing Committee of the Zaduo County People's Congress, said in his speech.
This event will play an important role in promoting the joint protection of the ecological environment of the Lancang-Mekong Basin, the promotion of water culture, and the construction of water ecological civilization.
The picture shows the scene of the water donation event. Photo: Kong Linglei