LOHAS Forum to open in Beijing
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Beijing, China - 17 November 2009 (TravMedia.com) — The 2nd International LOHAS (Lifestyle of Health and Sustainability) Forum, China will be held on December 12th and 13th, 2009 at the Grand Hyatt Beijing Hotel. Consisting of five sessions, the two-day forum will focus on “LOHAS Development” and “LOHAS Industry”, expanding on topics discussed in the inaugural forum held a year ago.
Aim to heighten the level of participation by individual and corporate attendees, the forum offers an exciting programme lineup that attracts leaders from environmental and social enterprises in China, Taiwan, Japan, Europe and America to share the latest in LOHAS development, its prospects, and trends in the consumer segment.
“LOHAS is an acronym for Lifestyles of Health and Sustainability, and is centered around the principles of health, better living, and eco-friendliness. Since its introduction to China in 2005, LOHAS as a new lifestyle trend has enjoyed rapid growth in the country. Sharing a similar philosophy with the Chinese culture, particularly the concepts of healthy living, emotional well-being, and sustainability, LOHAS has been applied by the Chinese in areas such as investment, lifestyle, and consumer products,” said Project Director Jeffrey Lee.
“The 2nd International LOHAS Forum, China will serve as a platform for both Chinese and overseas LOHAS enterprises to share information, exchange ideas and to network. The forum also helps Chinese social and environmental enterprises learn about the latest in LOHAS development globally and at the same time for the international audience to witness the LOHAS progress in China,” he said.
Based on a central theme of “organic, ecology, sustainability, health, and lifestyle”, this year’s forum will highlight a myriad of topics, including LOHAS around the world, LOHAS development in the rural areas of China, High Touch industry, LOHAS industry and LOHAS experience.
All participants and representatives will be enlightened by inspiring speakers from the world over. Participants will also have the rare opportunity to uncover the amazing benefits of meditation conducted by Subodhi, a Black Rope Master from the reputable Osho International Meditation Center; the five elements and five musical notes fitness taught by Mr. Zhang Mingliang, a world renowned expert in traditional Chinese medicine; and Tai Chi and Yoga performances by Ms. Lin Min, a famous yoga coach in China.
Respectable speakers invited to this year’s forum include:
Dr. Shen Li from Beijing Normal University. He is the original leader of the LOHAS movement in China;
Ms. Liao Xiaoyi, Environment Advisor of the 2008 Beijing Organizing Committee, Olympic Games and President of Beijing Global Village;
Mr. Qiao Runling, Director of the Department of Pilot Programs for Small Cities and Towns;
Mr. Zhang Mingliang, world-renowned expert in traditional Chinese medicine;
Mr. Yu Chongzheng, founder of China’s first organic grocery market and the General Manager of LohaoCity Organic Health Store;
Mr. Lee Yan, Founder of Phoenix Farm, the first biodynamic farm in Beijing;
Mr. Ted Ning, Executive Director of US LOHAS FORUM;
Ms. Subodhi, Germany’s leading energy therapy instructor;
Mr. John Moore, Chief Scientist at the College of Global Change and Earth System Science in Beijing Normal University;
Mr. Kazumi Oguro, Editor-In-Chief of the popular lifestyle magazine “Sotokoto” and pioneer of the LOHAS movement in Japan;
Dr. Masaru Emoto, author of one of the world’s best-selling books “Messages from Water”;
Mr. Kengo Kuma, one of the top architects in Japan and Chief Designer of the new Sunlitun Village in Beijing;
Mr. Fernando Luis Ribas-Berain and Ms. Zhong Dandan from China Sustainable Travel Association;
Ms. Lin Min, Director of Kryoga at the Asian Academy for Sports and Fitness Professionals;
Mr. Kefeng Liu, Design Director of the prestigious Vantone Real Estate company.
In addition to the above distinguished speakers, representatives from the
Prince Charles’ Foundation, Greenpeace organization, the Jane Goodall Institute, International Fund for Animal Welfare (IFAW) and the China Youth Climate Action Network (CYCAN) will also be present at the forum.
The title sponsor of this year’s forum is the Huayu Consortium in Shenzhen. In early November, the China Development Bank signed a financial cooperation agreement with the Huayu Consortium for an amount of up to ten billion RMB for the purpose of supporting transit expressway and other highway constructions undertaken by the Huayu Consortium in eastern Shenzhen. At the same time, the consortium is seeking for opportunities to venture into organic agriculture and sustainable tourism in the Bama region in Guanxi. Sponsoring the 2nd International LOHAS Forum is not an ad-hoc project for Huayu Consortium. The consortium is currently planning for world-class leisure, health and organic agricultural projects in Bama where it is best known as “the World’s Longevity Village”. The success of these projects will bring exciting news to LOHAS communities around the world.
The 2nd International LOHAS Forum, China is hosted by The China LOHAS International Cultural Exchange Centre in Beijing and operated by VariArts Travel Ltd. Industry and government officials, entrepreneurs, media and social elites who are engaged in the LOHAS industry and development are welcomed to the forum.
For further information on The 2nd International LOHAS Forum, China, please visit http://www.chinalohas.org.
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