 The Livcom Awards 2008
In 2008, Beijing City – China will host the 29th Olympic
Games and Dongguan City – China will host the International
Liveable Communities Award. In the meantime, Dongguan will
celebrate the 1,250th anniversary of its foundation. Having
been awarded First Place and receiving a Gold medal at the
International Awards for Liveable Communities in 2006, it is
a great honour for Dongguan to be able to host the LivCom
Awards. Dongguan is located where the Zhujiang River
reaches the South China Sea. Its total area is 2,465 square
kilometers with a total population reaching 6.5 million.
Dongguan has natural and ecological advantages due to its
privileged geographic position, where rivers, sea, and
mountains come together. Dongguan is renowned for being
home to numerous delicious fruits native to the South of the
Five
Ridges area. Dongguan is rich in lychee, banana, and longan.
The City’s green coverage rate of 45% and its 16 forests
parks, make Dongguan a characteristic Garden City in the
Pearl River Delta. Dongguan was one of the places where
the South of Five Ridges civilization originated in China,
with a documented history of civilization that dates back
more than 5,000 years. Its abundant heritage, seen in
numerous relic sites, reveal the mysterious and beautiful
stories of the city. Dongguan was also one of the first
places in all of China to have established relations with
foreign countries. The incense of China Eaglewood, which
Dongguan was renowned for, was an important commodity for
the ancient “Silk Road of the Seas”, thus giving Hong Kong
its name. Dongguan, which is a famous City for modern
manufacturing industry, is a City full of vitality,
glamour, and hope. It is here where ancient and modern
civilizations fuse, giving Dongguan its
magnificent splendor. Dongguan’s spirit summarizes its
vision: ‘To be as welcoming as the sea to which the rivers
flow,
with deeply rooted ethics and pragmatism”. Dongguan is the
place where Eastern and Western
culture blend to create a superior culture. The beautiful
city of Dongguan sincerely welcomes you to visit.
Dongguan Municipal Government
Mayor Li Yu Quan |
