Foshan's 'La Liga' Football League successfully concludes with over 1.8 million spectators

摘要：On August 30th, the Yunxiushan Stadium in Sanshui District, Foshan City, buzzed with excitement as the 19th Foshan "La Liga" Footb

On August 30th, the Yunxiushan Stadium in Sanshui District, Foshan City, buzzed with excitement as the 19th Foshan "La Liga" Football League concluded on a high note. In the final competition, the team from Guangdong Fenglu Aluminium Co., Ltd emerged as the champion. Since kicking off in July, this tournament has attracted 40 formidable teams competing on the green pitch, with live attendance exceeding 1.8 million. The event also stimulated over 50 million yuan in spending at surrounding night markets, up 51.5% percent year-on-year.

This year sees the first time the Foshan "La Liga" Football League has set up two divisions in the southern and northern parts of Sanshui District, bringing the"GBA's World Cup" right to the doorsteps of local citizens, greatly facilitating residents and visitors in watching the games. International football stars, including Robert Pirès, Javier Saviola, and Ludovic Giuly, brought star power to the event. They took part in an exhibition matchwith Hong Kong entertainer Natalis Chan, giving fans an unforgettable visual treat.

Each evening of the tournament featured a unique "La Liga" theme with ongoing surprises. Elements of Lingnan culture were particularly prominent, with traditional arts showcases, such as martial arts, calligraphy, and folk music, taking center stage in turn. Additionally, intangible cultural heritage performances from diverse regions also appeared, including Xinjiang ethnic singing and dancing, Gaozhou Puppetry, the Zhenyuan Dragon Lantern Festival, and Sizhou War Drum, all fostering cross-regional cultural exchange and mutual learning.