A nine-member youth delegation from Tottori Prefecture, Japan, recently paid a visit to Taicang in Jiangsu province. It was the 23rd time for the Japanese delegation to come to Taicang.

An exchange activity was held to enhance friendship between the youth of the two areas. During the activity, one of the Japanese children presented a show of "the exercise with clubs" (a kind of rhythmic gymnastics) and children from Taicang performed a Mongolian folk dance.

This photo taken on June 25, 2005 shows a girl exercising with clubs in the National Rhythmic Gymnastics Championship. [Photo/Asianews Photo]

The Japanese delegation also visited Jincang Lake Park, Urban Planning Museum and Modern Agriculture Scenic Spot. They were impressed by Taicang's ecological environment and charming scenery.

Since Taicang established a friendship relationship with Tottori in 1995, the two sides have maintained steady communication and exchanges and promoted bilateral development.