ROME, May 24, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Princess
Cruises, the world's largest premium cruise line, and the Chinese
People's Association for Friendship with Foreign Countries
(Friendship Association) officially began Majestic Princess'
journey from Rome to China which will feature a cultural exchange
program themed "Telling the Chinese Story along the Silk Road Sea
Route." During the 37-day voyage, performance groups
including the Ansai Youth Waist Drum team and the Luochuan Youth
Yangge Dance team, the China National Orchestra and the China
National Opera & Dance Drama Theater will entertain and educate
more than 6,500 guests from more than 40 countries.
Princess Cruises and the Friendship Association held a press
briefing and luncheon aboard prior to the ship's departure. Madam
Li Xiaolin, President of the Friendship Association, David Dingle, Chairman of Carnival UK,
Roger Chen, Chairman of Carnival
Asia and Malcolm Morini, of
Rome's Civitavecchia cruise port,
among other officials, attended the event. The Ansai Youth Waist
Drum team and the Luochuan Youth Yangge Dance team presented an
authentic Shannbei style performance during the sail-away ceremony
to celebrate the start of Silk Road Sea Route voyage.
"The Friendship Association aims to enhance international
cooperation and promote common development between China and other countries," said Madame Li.
"We continually develop innovative ways to communicate the
China story by utilizing more
active and engaging programs to present China's diverse culture along the Sea Silk
Road. Our efforts support the economic development of the 'Belt and
Road' initiatives and boost the cultural communication between
countries along the route."
"Our partnership with the Friendship Association and celebrating
Chinese culture reinforces our brand promise to provide authentic
international experiences to our guests and reflects our commitment
to the China market," said
Anthony Kaufman, executive vice
president of international operations, Princess Cruises. "The
Chinese market is important to us and we are honored that
Majestic Princess, our newest cruise ship which has been
tailored for the Chinese market, will become a key part of this
cross-cultural people to people program between the East and
West."
Majestic Princess will visit some important Silk Road
ports in countries including Greece, United Arab
Emirates, India,
Sri Lanka, and Malaysia before arriving in its first Chinese
port of Xiamen. Majestic
Princess will arrive in Xiamen on June
26 and begin her first home-port season in Shanghai on July
11.
In 2018, two 14-day Grand Asia voyages sailing between
Shanghai and Singapore on the fleet's newest ship will be
available to guests throughout the world on Majestic
Princess. These sailings will visit Japan, South
Korea, Vietnam and
Thailand, including spending more
time ashore on the late night call in Hong Kong. The first voyage departs
Shanghai on February 25, 2018, with the second departing
Singapore on March 11, 2018.
About Princess Cruises:
One of the best-known names in cruising, Princess Cruises is a
global cruise line and tour company operating a fleet of 18 modern
cruise ships renowned for their innovative design and wide array of
choices in dining, entertainment and amenities, all provided with
the experience of exceptional customer service. A recognized leader
in worldwide cruising, Princess carries two million guests each
year to more than 360 destinations around the globe on more than
150 itineraries ranging in length from three to 111 days. The
company is part of Carnival Corporation & plc (NYSE/LSE: CCL;
NYSE:CUK).
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