I SEE CHINA｜Exchange student from Solomon Islands experiences the entertainment-themed Canton Fair
On May 1st, the 135th Canton Fair Phase III opened. The fair's third phase, themed "A Better Life", focuses on showcasing five major sectors, including toys, pregnancy and baby items, fashion, household textiles, stationery, and health and leisure. Julie, a student from the Solomon Islands and now studying in Guangdong University of Foreign Studies, was invited by the "I See China" project of Yangchen Evening News to serve as a "China Explorer." She tried the food, drinks, and enjoyable activities at this phase of the Canton Fair.
The third phase of the Canton Fair still holds great appeal. Early on May 1st, the venue was packed with people, and buyers from all over the world hurriedly walked between booths. Julie, attending the Canton Fair for the first time, exclaimed upon entering, "It's so huge, and there are so many people! If you really want to explore, it feels like you can't finish in just a few days."
Entering the fashion exhibition area, she was dazzled by a variety of clothing and accessories, and it was like shopping in a mall. Julie quickly spotted a knitted suit at one booth and told reporters, "The fabric feels very good, and it seems comfortable to wear." The person in charge of the booth introduced to Julie that the company mainly produces sweaters and has been participating in the Canton Fair since 1991. "We mainly export sweaters to Europe and the United States, and supply FMCG brands like Zara and H&M."
Julie told reporters that in her hometown, there has not been widespread adoption of a local online shopping platform yet. "If we want to buy clothes, we mostly go to physical stores. After coming to China, I often use Taobao, which is very convenient."
In the health and leisure exhibition area, Julie lingered because she found the product she most wanted to take home here - a massage chair. The booth attendant helped Julie turn on the switch, and the massage chair slowly reclined and began to operate. According to the introduction, this new massage chair not only has basic full-body massage functions but also uses new back massage technology to better help users relax their back muscles. After the trial, Julie said, "If I could have one at home, that would be great! Coming home after a day of classes and having a massage, it's just so comfortable."
Apart from fashion and health & leisure, the most attractive part of Phase III of the Canton Fair is undoubtedly the food exhibition area. In an area where many candy companies are gathered, each booth is decorated in colorful and fun ways. In front of a booth of a Shenzhen gummy candy company, there was even a "castle" built with gummy candies, attracting many passing buyers to stop and take photos. The booth attendant introduced that the company is a pioneer in domestic 4D gummy candies. Its brand of gummy candies is sold worldwide, and it has established subsidiaries and warehouses in the United States. After trying the gummy candies, Julie couldn't help but give a thumbs up: "Delicious!"
As Julie said, half a day is not enough to fully appreciate the charm of the Canton Fair, but the enthusiasm of the exhibitors and the delicious, fun, and useful exhibits have left a deep impression on her: "I can only use 'WOW' to describe the Canton Fair. Although it's huge, the categories are clear, and everyone can find what they're looking for here. Today's trip to the Canton Fair has gathered the characteristics of 'eating, drinking, playing, and enjoying,' allowing me to experience the beauty of life."
Source:Yangcheng Evening News
所罗门群岛留学生体验最具“吃喝玩乐”特色的广交会
5月1日，第135届广交会三期开幕。本期广交会以“美好生活”为主题，展出包括玩具及孕婴童、时尚、家用纺织品、文具、健康休闲在内的五个专业板块。来自所罗门群岛的广东外语外贸大学留学生茱莉（Julie）应羊城晚报国际传播项目“I See China”之邀，成为新一任“广交会探‘蜜’官”，体验最具“吃喝玩乐”特色的一期广交会。
进入第三期的广交会，仍然具有强大吸引力。5月1日一早，场馆内人山人海，来自世界各地的采购商们脚步匆匆，在各展位间穿行。第一次参加广交会的茱莉，一进场就发出感叹：“这里实在是太大了，人也好多！如果认真逛的话，感觉好几天都逛不完。”
进入时尚展区，各类服饰鞋帽让人眼花缭乱，走在展位间就如同逛商场一般。茱莉很快就在一个展位相中一件针织套装，她摸了摸衣服告诉记者：“手感也很好，感觉穿起来会很舒服。”该展位的负责人向茱莉介绍，该企业主要生产毛衣，从1991年起就开始参加广交会。“我们主要向欧洲和美国出口毛衣，也为快消品牌Zara和H&M等供货。”
茱莉告诉记者，在她的家乡，还没有较为普及的本地线上购物平台，“如果我们想买衣服，更多会到实体店购买，来中国之后，就经常用淘宝买了，很方便”。
在健康休闲展区，茱莉更是流连忘返不愿离开，因为她在这里发现了最想带回家的产品——按摩椅。展位负责人帮茱莉打开开关，按摩椅缓缓放平，开始运作。据介绍，这款新按摩椅除了基本的全身按摩功能外，还使用了新的背部按摩技术，能够更好地帮助使用者的背部肌肉放松。试用结束后，茱莉说：“如果我能有一台就好了！上了一天课回到家，按摩一下，简直太舒服了。”
除了时尚和健康休闲，广交会三期最吸引人的莫过于食品展区了。在一片聚集着多家糖果企业的区域，每个展位都布置得五彩斑斓，颇具童趣。一家深圳软糖企业展位前还摆放着一座由积木软糖搭建的“城堡”，吸引了众多路过的采购商停下脚步拍照合影。展位负责人介绍，该企业是国内4D软糖的开拓者，旗下品牌的软糖销往全世界，并在美国建立了子公司和仓库。试吃过软糖的茱莉不禁竖起大拇指：“好吃！”
如茱莉所说，短短半天无法完全领略广交会的魅力，但参展商们的热情，好吃、好玩、好用的展品都给茱莉留下了深刻印象：“我只能用‘WOW’来形容广交会。广交会虽然大，但是分类明确，每个人都能在这里找到自己想要寻找的东西。今天的广交会之旅集齐了‘吃喝玩乐’的特点，让我感受到了生活的美好。”
来源：羊城晚报
