March 3rd is an important moment for people of all ethnic groups in Hainan Province to celebrate and enjoy together. We sincerely invite tourists from home and abroad to come to Sunshine Hainan and spend unforgettable ethnic time together in the 'Mountain and Sea Harmony Circle' event. On the 17th, at the press conference of the 2026 'Hainan March 3rd · Mountain and Sea Harmony Circle' event, Yuan Xuliang, a second level inspector of the Hainan Provincial Department of Tourism, Culture, Radio, Television and Sports, said. The three-day "March 3rd" event in Hainan this year will open on April 19th. Following the "March 3rd" trip to Hainan, the enthusiastic invitation from the Hainan tourism industry has been sent out. Hainan has rich ethnic traditional cultural tourism resources, with unique folk customs such as Li brocade textile, Miao wax printing, bamboo pole dance, etc. complementing the blue sea and green mountains, forming a charming cultural tourism experience. This year, the Tourism, Culture, Radio, Television and Sports Department of Hainan Province has planned and launched the "Follow the March 3rd Tour of Hainan" boutique route, allowing more tourists to enter Hainan, understand Hainan, and personally experience the unique charm of the integration and harmonious development of various ethnic cultures in Hainan, promoting the deep integration and development of tourism culture. Following the "March 3rd" tour of Hainan, tourists can deeply experience the local cultural and tourism resources. Yuan Xuliang said that one can visit Baicha Village in Jiangbian Township, Dongfang City, explore the Li ethnic boat shaped house community, observe Li brocade and Li pottery skills, and explore the "living" intangible cultural heritage; Ascending the Erxian Ridge, one can fully appreciate the wonders of the karst rainforest; Visit Huanghua Pear Neighborhood Center to appreciate Huanghua Pear and agarwood treasures; Taste the authentic flavor of Sigeng Roasted sucking pig or Roasted baby pig, Dongshan Sheep, etc. at the food carnival, and feel the East on the tip of your tongue. Tourists can also enjoy the beautiful scenery of mountains and seas along the tourist road around the tropical rainforest national park, go to Baoting to experience happy firewood dancing, go to Lingshuyuan Ecological Li Village to learn to make Bamboo tube food, walk into Wuzhi Mountain Tropical Rainforest National Park, explore unique rainforest wonders, experience the rich and diverse traditional national culture of Hainan in a one-stop manner, and constantly enhance the sense of cultural identity of the Chinese nation. March 3rd "is a traditional festival passed down from generation to generation by the people of Hainan. It is a cultural activity celebrated and shared by people of all ethnic groups, and an important part of China's excellent traditional culture. It is also an important platform to strengthen the sense of community of the Chinese nation and promote communication, exchange, and integration among all ethnic groups. During March 3rd this year, all cities and counties in Hainan province simultaneously launched 35 themed activities, covering multiple sectors such as cultural performances, intangible cultural heritage and folk customs, and sports events. Following the "March 3rd" tour of Hainan, tourists can participate in a variety of colorful activities. At the main venue of Dongfang City, there were 11 major events including the opening ceremony and cultural performance, closing ceremony and cultural performance, exhibition of achievements in strengthening the sense of community of the Chinese nation, "Beautiful Intangible Cultural Heritage" skills competition, traditional sports competition activities of ethnic minorities, "March 3rd" folk song competition, "March 3rd" food carnival, "" natural treasures "art exhibition, World Heritage application assistance activity, primitive folk customs carnival night, and" Tide East "investment promotion conference, which were exciting and diverse. In addition to the activities at the main venue of Dongfang City, there are also cultural events such as the Pao Long Kou folk culture event in Wuzhishan City, the ethnic unity stage in Baoting, the intangible cultural heritage skewers, and the original dance drama "Gan Gong Bird" exhibition, which launch distinctive ethnic cultural experiences; Lingshui will hold a market for "ethnic customs on the tip of the tongue" to enjoy traditional cuisine of various ethnic groups; Qiongzhong will hold a "March 3rd" themed cultural evening party and a "March 3rd" folk song competition arena to taste the touching melodies passed down by the ancestors of various ethnic groups; Baisha will hold the second "National Unity Cup" Badminton Team Competition, Vitality Baisha Loong Boat Race and other activities, to energize the atmosphere of the event with sports vitality. Cities and counties such as Qionghai, Wanning, and Tunchang have organized cultural evenings, bonfire evenings, exhibitions showcasing ethnic crafts, folk performances, and traditional sports competitions around the theme of "March 3rd", providing tourists with a comprehensive tour of ethnic traditional culture that combines viewing, experience, and inheritance. In this spring, make an appointment to travel to Hainan and follow the "March 3rd" to live up to the spring scenery and honor the emperor. (New Society)