Officials of the Yuntaishan Geopark of China, southwest of Beijing, paid a visit to Greece’s Lesvos Island UNESCO Global Geopark on Tuesday and discussed a possible collaboration between the Yuntaishan and the Lesvos site to highlight geological monuments and the preservation of geological features.
The delegation of Chinese officials initially visited the petrified forest at the site of Sigri and were briefed on the extensive program of preservation and maintenance of petrified trees. They then paid a visit at the Museum of Natural History and were briefed on its exhibitions, educational programs and awareness events for natural disasters and how to manage. They were especially interested in the use of a platform that simulates an earthquake, to educate the public about temblors.
Sites they also visited include the Castle of Mytilini, the Vranas Museum of Olive Oil Production, the ancient Sanctuary of Messos and the Exhibit “The Forest Under the Road” in Mytilini’s info center for the geopark.
Officials on both sides signed a deal to collaborate on an exchange of know-how in the protection and promotion of natural monuments, the development of niche tourism, educational programs, staff training, the development of joint scientific programs and the promotion of joint and visiting exhibitions, among other things.
Professor Nikos Zouros, chief of the museum at Sigri told ANA that “the visit of the delegation from China is expected to help significantly in developing future collaborations, and especially in promoting Lesvos in China.”
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