Some 400 scholars and experts from around the world gathered in Huangshan, East China’s Anhui province, on Tuesday for the Second Conference on Huizhou Studies.

The conference was dedicated to explaining the theoretical value of Huizhou studies,exploring and making full use of its cultural value, and presenting it globally. It aimed to generate more innovative and significant research results, extend the influence of Hui culture, and make greater contributions to the inheritance and development of excellent traditional Chinese culture.

Before the opening ceremony of the conference, an exhibition featuring intangible cultural heritage of Huangshan was held. The city, home to the world-renowned Huangshan Mountain, will set up a state-level zone to protect the culture and ecology of Huizhou and a national Huizhou research institute, according to Ling Yun, Party chief of Huangshan.