A cultural crossroads across time
10 months ago

A cultural crossroads across time

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Bronze bells and other artifacts at The Exhibition of Cultural Relics and Ancient Books on Forging a Strong Sense of Community for the Chinese Nation, an ongoing exhibition at the Museum of National Palace of Ethnic Cultures in Beijing. CHINA DAILY An ongoing exhibition connects the stories of the societies and ethnic groups that have come together over millennia to create a cohesive Chinese civilization, Wang Ru reports. The Exhibition of Cultural Relics and Ancient Books on Forging a Strong Sense of Community for the Chinese Nation, organized by the National Ethnic Affairs Commission, is a display of more than 1,500 artifacts and ancient books that tell how China became a united multi-ethnic country. The exhibits bear witness to the long history of Chinese culture, and the communication and integration between different ethnic groups during this historical process," says Tao.

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Cultural 'seed bank' explores richness of Chinese civilization
1 week, 3 days ago

Cultural 'seed bank' explores richness of Chinese civilization

China Daily  

A multi-screen exhibition inside the Guangzhou branch of the China National Archives of Publications and Culture upon its opening in 2022. GUANGZHOU — The Guangzhou branch of the China National Archives of Publications and Culture, a newly established landmark in the southern Chinese metropolis of Guangdong province, stands as both an architectural masterpiece and a repository of the profound richness …

Seven decades of China's arts and crafts on display
1 week, 4 days ago

Seven decades of China's arts and crafts on display

China Daily  

Delicate items reflecting China's arts and crafts development over the past 70 years are on display in Beijing until Feb 12. Beijing Gongmei Group unveiled a grand exhibition on Thursday that showcases its inheritance and development of China's arts and crafts culture for the past 70 years. The Harnessing the Power of Arts and Crafts section gathers materials bearing historical …

Museums as guardians of heritage always look to the future
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2 weeks, 1 day ago

Museums as guardians of heritage always look to the future

China Daily  

By ZHANG KUN in Shanghai | China Daily Global | Updated: 2024-12-09 08:55 Liu Shuguang, chairman of the Chinese Museums Association, speaks at the M20+ International Museum Conference in Shanghai on Tuesday. GAO ERQIANG/CHINA DAILY The leaders of 21 museums from abroad and 17 domestic museums gathered in Shanghai for the inaugural M20+ International Museum Conference at Shanghai Museum East …

Relics bolster ties between China, France
1 month ago

Relics bolster ties between China, France

China Daily  

Leaders pen prefaces for Paris display, stressing bilateral cultural exchanges President Xi Jinping and French President Emmanuel Macron have respectively written a preface to an exhibition of Chinese cultural relics from the Tang Dynasty, highlighting the role cultural exchanges play in China-France ties. Noting that this year marks the 60th anniversary of diplomatic relations between China and France, Xi said …

Relics bolster ties between China, France
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1 month ago

Relics bolster ties between China, France

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Visitors admire the exhibition Tang China — A Cosmopolitan Dynasty at the Guimet National Museum of Asian Arts in Paris on Monday. GAO JING / XINHUA President Xi Jinping and French President Emmanuel Macron have respectively written a preface to an exhibition of Chinese cultural relics from the Tang Dynasty, highlighting the role cultural exchanges play in China-France ties. The …

Relics bolster ties between China, France
1 month ago

Relics bolster ties between China, France

China Daily  

Visitors admire the exhibition Tang China — A Cosmopolitan Dynasty at the Guimet National Museum of Asian Arts in Paris on Monday. GAO JING / XINHUA President Xi Jinping and French President Emmanuel Macron have respectively written a preface to an exhibition of Chinese cultural relics from the Tang Dynasty, highlighting the role cultural exchanges play in China-France ties. The …

China Daily presents creative cultural products at Malta Book Festival
1 month, 1 week ago

China Daily presents creative cultural products at Malta Book Festival

China Daily  

A number of China Daily's special editions, including those on the Year of the Dragon and China's UNESCO World Heritage sites, were displayed along with a diverse array of creative cultural products at the "Reading China" themed exhibition in the 2024 Malta Book Festival between Nov 6-10, enchanting Maltese and international visitors alike. This year marks the first time that …

China Daily presents creative cultural products at Malta Book Festival
1 month, 1 week ago

China Daily presents creative cultural products at Malta Book Festival

China Daily  

A number of China Daily's special editions, including those on the Year of the Dragon and China's UNESCO World Heritage sites, were displayed along with a diverse array of creative cultural products at the "Reading China" themed exhibition in the 2024 Malta Book Festival between Nov 6-10, enchanting Maltese and international visitors alike. This year marks the first time that …

Museums key to promoting intl exchanges
2 months ago

Museums key to promoting intl exchanges

China Daily  

Since it opened a special exhibition in September, the Guimet Museum in Paris has drawn throngs of visitors eager to marvel at more than 100 exquisite pieces of Chinese gold artistry, including ornaments, jewelry and decorative objects dating back to the Ming Dynasty. The active collaborations between foreign museums and their Chinese counterparts in recent years can be attributed to …

Tracing the origins of Confucian inspiration
2 months, 1 week ago

Tracing the origins of Confucian inspiration

China Daily  

Visitors examine ritual bronze ware artifacts at When the Great Way Prevails: Special Exhibition of Confucian Culture held at the Palace Museum in Beijing. In the Meridian Gate Galleries, above the southern entry of the former Chinese imperial palace also known as the Forbidden City, When the Great Way Prevails: Special Exhibition of Confucian Culture launches a time travel spectacle …

Tracing the Origins of Confucian Inspiration: A Journey Through Time and Culture
2 months, 1 week ago

Tracing the Origins of Confucian Inspiration: A Journey Through Time and Culture

China Daily  

A new exhibition at the Palace Museum in Beijing showcases the enduring legacy of Confucian culture through 380 cultural relics on loan from nearly 30 institutions from home and abroad. The exhibition, titled 'When the Great Way Prevails: Special Exhibition of Confucian Culture', aims to illustrate the historical context, core concepts, and far-reaching influence of Confucian culture. Visitors can explore …

Tracing the Origins of Confucian Inspiration: A Journey Through Time and Culture
2 months, 1 week ago

Tracing the Origins of Confucian Inspiration: A Journey Through Time and Culture

China Daily  

A new exhibition at the Palace Museum in Beijing showcases the enduring legacy of Confucian culture through 380 cultural relics on loan from nearly 30 institutions from home and abroad. The exhibition, titled 'When the Great Way Prevails: Special Exhibition of Confucian Culture', aims to illustrate the historical context, core concepts, and far-reaching influence of Confucian culture. Visitors can explore …

Tracing the origins of Confucian inspiration
2 months, 1 week ago

Tracing the origins of Confucian inspiration

China Daily  

Visitors examine ritual bronze ware artifacts at When the Great Way Prevails: Special Exhibition of Confucian Culture held at the Palace Museum in Beijing. In the Meridian Gate Galleries, above the southern entry of the former Chinese imperial palace also known as the Forbidden City, When the Great Way Prevails: Special Exhibition of Confucian Culture launches a time travel spectacle …

Tracing the origins of Confucian inspiration
2 months, 1 week ago

Tracing the origins of Confucian inspiration

China Daily  

Visitors examine ritual bronze ware artifacts at When the Great Way Prevails: Special Exhibition of Confucian Culture held at the Palace Museum in Beijing. In the Meridian Gate Galleries, above the southern entry of the former Chinese imperial palace also known as the Forbidden City, When the Great Way Prevails: Special Exhibition of Confucian Culture launches a time travel spectacle …

Tracing the origins of Confucian inspiration
2 months, 1 week ago

Tracing the origins of Confucian inspiration

China Daily  

Visitors examine ritual bronze ware artifacts at When the Great Way Prevails: Special Exhibition of Confucian Culture held at the Palace Museum in Beijing. In the Meridian Gate Galleries, above the southern entry of the former Chinese imperial palace also known as the Forbidden City, When the Great Way Prevails: Special Exhibition of Confucian Culture launches a time travel spectacle …

Tracing the Origins of Confucian Inspiration: A Journey Through Time and Culture
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Tracing the Origins of Confucian Inspiration: A Journey Through Time and Culture

China Daily  

A new exhibition at the Palace Museum in Beijing showcases the enduring legacy of Confucian culture through 380 cultural relics on loan from nearly 30 institutions from home and abroad. The exhibition, titled 'When the Great Way Prevails: Special Exhibition of Confucian Culture', aims to illustrate the historical context, core concepts, and far-reaching influence of Confucian culture. Visitors can explore …

Experts hope cultural exhibit inspires youth
2 months, 4 weeks ago

Experts hope cultural exhibit inspires youth

China Daily  

Visitors appreciate a jade dragon on display at an exhibition at the Hong Kong Palace Museum in the West Kowloon Cultural District on Tuesday. The Hong Kong Palace Museum has opened an exhibition featuring over 100 precious artifacts that span 5,800 years of history, marking one of the most comprehensive displays of the origins and early development of Chinese civilization. …

Shenyang Museum hosts exhibition on Hongshan and Liangzhu cultures
3 months, 1 week ago

Shenyang Museum hosts exhibition on Hongshan and Liangzhu cultures

China Daily  

Visitors watch the ongoing exhibition The Light of Civilization: Hongshan, Liangzhu, and Chinese Civilization at the Shenyang Museum in Liaoning province. "Spreading the 5,000-year Chinese civilization", a new media joint promotion activity, organized by Shenyang's culture, tourism, radio and television bureau, kicked off recently. Starting in June, the exhibition, named The Light of Civilization: Hongshan, Liangzhu, and Chinese Civilization, offers …

Museums bask in spotlight of cultural appeal
4 months, 1 week ago

Museums bask in spotlight of cultural appeal

China Daily  

Visitors admire exhibits at the Grand Canal Museum of Beijing in the capital's sub-city center Tongzhou on Saturday. At Beijing's Grand Canal Museum, visitors have formed long lines on weekends, eagerly waiting to view Sanxingdui artifacts from the prehistoric Shu civilization, which thrived more than 3,000 years ago in present-day Sichuan province. Xi has emphasized on many occasions that China's …

Museums bask in spotlight of cultural appeal
4 months, 1 week ago

Museums bask in spotlight of cultural appeal

China Daily  

Visitors admire exhibits at the Grand Canal Museum of Beijing in the capital's sub-city center Tongzhou on Saturday. At Beijing's Grand Canal Museum, visitors have formed long lines on weekends, eagerly waiting to view Sanxingdui artifacts from the prehistoric Shu civilization, which thrived more than 3,000 years ago in present-day Sichuan province. Xi has emphasized on many occasions that China's …

Exhibition in Shanghai retraces history of New China
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Exhibition in Shanghai retraces history of New China

China Daily  

A painting on show at the Keep Pace with the Times exhibition at the Long Museum in Shanghai. A new exhibition featuring the Chinese revolution and national achievements in the construction of the country opened at the Long Museum in Shanghai on July 26, celebrating the 75th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China. "My collection of …

Exhibition in Shanghai retraces history of New China
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Exhibition in Shanghai retraces history of New China

China Daily  

A painting on show at the Keep Pace with the Times exhibition at the Long Museum in Shanghai. A new exhibition featuring the Chinese revolution and national achievements in the construction of the country opened at the Long Museum in Shanghai on July 26, celebrating the 75th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China. "My collection of …

Museum visitors eager to experience Egyptology exhibition
4 months, 4 weeks ago

Museum visitors eager to experience Egyptology exhibition

China Daily  

Decorated coffins on display at the exhibition. CHINA DAILY The exhibition is "not only the first collaboration of a Chinese State-run museum with the Egyptian government but also the largest exhibition ever held outside Egypt and the highest-level exhibition ever held in Asia, displaying Egyptian artifacts, signifying a golden age when the long-standing friendship between China and Egypt enters a …

Grand exhibition of ancient Egyptian artifacts to open at Shanghai Museum
5 months ago

Grand exhibition of ancient Egyptian artifacts to open at Shanghai Museum

China Daily  

The exhibition On Top of the Pyramid: The Civilization of Ancient Egypt will open to the public at the Shanghai Museum on Friday, marking a significant milestone in cultural exchange between China and Egypt. Hailed as the largest exhibition of ancient Egyptian artifacts ever held outside their native country, the exhibition represents a pioneering collaboration between an official Chinese museum …

Grand exhibition of ancient Egyptian artifacts to open at Shanghai Museum
5 months ago

Grand exhibition of ancient Egyptian artifacts to open at Shanghai Museum

China Daily  

The exhibition On Top of the Pyramid: The Civilization of Ancient Egypt will open to the public at the Shanghai Museum on Friday, marking a significant milestone in cultural exchange between China and Egypt. Hailed as the largest exhibition of ancient Egyptian artifacts ever held outside their native country, the exhibition represents a pioneering collaboration between an official Chinese museum …

Culture and Natural Heritage Day highlights themed exhibitions
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Culture and Natural Heritage Day highlights themed exhibitions

China Daily  

A series of themed exhibitions are set to greet the public in celebration of this year's Cultural and Natural Heritage Day on June 8, aiming to enhance awareness about the protection of intangible cultural heritage, promote traditional Chinese culture, and foster a supportive social environment for safeguarding intangible cultural heritage, as stated by Li Xiaoliang, an official from the Department …

Culture and Natural Heritage Day highlights themed exhibitions
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Culture and Natural Heritage Day highlights themed exhibitions

China Daily  

A series of themed exhibitions are set to greet the public in celebration of this year's Cultural and Natural Heritage Day on June 8, aiming to enhance awareness about the protection of intangible cultural heritage, promote traditional Chinese culture, and foster a supportive social environment for safeguarding intangible cultural heritage, as stated by Li Xiaoliang, an official from the Department …

Culture and Natural Heritage Day highlights themed exhibitions
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Culture and Natural Heritage Day highlights themed exhibitions

China Daily  

A series of themed exhibitions are set to greet the public in celebration of this year's Cultural and Natural Heritage Day on June 8, aiming to enhance awareness about the protection of intangible cultural heritage, promote traditional Chinese culture, and foster a supportive social environment for safeguarding intangible cultural heritage, as stated by Li Xiaoliang, an official from the Department …

Seminar held on bringing archaeology and museology together
7 months ago

Seminar held on bringing archaeology and museology together

China Daily  

By WANG RU | China Daily | Updated: 2024-05-18 10:19 Archaeology and museum professionals visit an exhibition of dragon artifacts during the seminar on the integrated development of archaeology and museum studies in Beijing on April 29. Cultural heritage experts and officials gathered in Beijing to discuss the integrated development of archaeology and museum studies at a seminar organized by …

Seminar held on bringing archaeology and museology together
7 months ago

Seminar held on bringing archaeology and museology together

China Daily  

Archaeology and museum professionals visit an exhibition of dragon artifacts during the seminar on the integrated development of archaeology and museum studies in Beijing on April 29. Cultural heritage experts and officials gathered in Beijing to discuss the integrated development of archaeology and museum studies at a seminar organized by the History Research of China, the Institute of Archaeology at …

Exhibition of ancient bronzes in Hong Kong illuminates culture, history
7 months, 1 week ago

Exhibition of ancient bronzes in Hong Kong illuminates culture, history

China Daily  

A bronze zun, a drinking vessel, exhibited at the Hong Kong Museum of History. pondered Chun, assistant curator of the Hong Kong Museum of History, as she and her colleagues crafted plans for the first exhibition of the General History of China Series. One year later, more than 150 sets of cultural relics from 15 institutions in eight cities in …

Exhibition of ancient bronzes in Hong Kong illuminates culture, history
7 months, 1 week ago

Exhibition of ancient bronzes in Hong Kong illuminates culture, history

China Daily  

A bronze zun, a drinking vessel, exhibited at the Hong Kong Museum of History. pondered Chun, assistant curator of the Hong Kong Museum of History, as she and her colleagues crafted plans for the first exhibition of the General History of China Series. One year later, more than 150 sets of cultural relics from 15 institutions in eight cities in …

Exhibition of ancient bronzes in Hong Kong illuminates culture, history
7 months, 1 week ago

Exhibition of ancient bronzes in Hong Kong illuminates culture, history

China Daily  

A bronze zun, a drinking vessel, exhibited at the Hong Kong Museum of History. pondered Chun, assistant curator of the Hong Kong Museum of History, as she and her colleagues crafted plans for the first exhibition of the General History of China Series. One year later, more than 150 sets of cultural relics from 15 institutions in eight cities in …

China gears up for International Museum Day celebrations
7 months, 2 weeks ago

China gears up for International Museum Day celebrations

China Daily  

China is preparing to commemorate this year's International Museum Day on May 18 with a series of engaging activities, as announced by the National Cultural Heritage Administration during a recent news conference in Beijing. Established by the International Council of Museums in 1977, International Museum Day has been an annual celebration embraced by China since its council membership in 1983. …

US exhibition showcases ancient splendor
8 months ago

US exhibition showcases ancient splendor

China Daily  

A visitor wearing traditional hanfu clothing attends the exhibition at the Asian Art Museum in San Francisco. A captivating exhibition at the Asian Art Museum in San Francisco offers a clue to the vibrant Bronze Age cultures that flourished along the Yangtze River more than 2,000 years ago. As the biggest archaeological exhibition traveling from China to the United States …

Exhibition explores evolution of Chinese characters
8 months ago

Exhibition explores evolution of Chinese characters

China Daily  

Volunteers explained Chinese characters to guests at the "Evolution of Chinese Characters" exhibition in London on April 20. An exhibition showcasing the evolution of Chinese characters was launched in London on Saturday, coinciding with the 15th United Nations Chinese Language Day. The 10-day exhibition titled "Evolution of Chinese Characters" is jointly organized by the Chinese Embassy in the United Kingdom, …

Exhibition explores evolution of Chinese characters
8 months ago

Exhibition explores evolution of Chinese characters

China Daily  

Volunteers explained Chinese characters to guests at the "Evolution of Chinese Characters" exhibition in London on April 20. An exhibition showcasing the evolution of Chinese characters was launched in London on Saturday, coinciding with the 15th United Nations Chinese Language Day. The 10-day exhibition titled "Evolution of Chinese Characters" is jointly organized by the Chinese Embassy in the United Kingdom, …

Nation's rich cultural heritage continues to captivate
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Nation's rich cultural heritage continues to captivate

China Daily  

A standing bronze statue is moved into a cabinet for an upcoming exhibition at the Shanghai Museum ahead of the inauguration of a new venue in Pudong New Area. Liu Jieyi, spokesman for the second session of the 14th National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference, emphasized at a news conference on Sunday that the surge reflects the …

Digging to discover the nation's roots
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Digging to discover the nation's roots

China Daily  

A foreign reporter scrutinizes a Shang Dynasty bronze ding cauldron at the Chinese Archaeological Museum in Beijing on Feb 27. Archaeological endeavors to trace the origins of Chinese civilization are helping people learn more about the country's history and culture, and to see how civilization evolved and in what direction it is heading, archaeologist Wang Wei says. The 70-year-old director …

Nation's rich cultural heritage continues to captivate
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Nation's rich cultural heritage continues to captivate

China Daily  

A standing bronze statue is moved into a cabinet for an upcoming exhibition at the Shanghai Museum ahead of the inauguration of a new venue in Pudong New Area. Liu Jieyi, spokesman for the second session of the 14th National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference, emphasized at a news conference on Sunday that the surge reflects the …

Nation's rich cultural heritage continues to captivate
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Nation's rich cultural heritage continues to captivate

China Daily  

A standing bronze statue is moved into a cabinet for an upcoming exhibition at the Shanghai Museum ahead of the inauguration of a new venue in Pudong New Area. Liu Jieyi, spokesman for the second session of the 14th National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference, emphasized at a news conference on Sunday that the surge reflects the …

Nation's rich cultural heritage continues to captivate
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Nation's rich cultural heritage continues to captivate

China Daily  

A standing bronze statue is moved into a cabinet for an upcoming exhibition at the Shanghai Museum ahead of the inauguration of a new venue in Pudong New Area. Liu Jieyi, spokesman for the second session of the 14th National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference, emphasized at a news conference on Sunday that the surge reflects the …

Nation's rich cultural heritage continues to captivate
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Nation's rich cultural heritage continues to captivate

China Daily  

A standing bronze statue is moved into a cabinet for an upcoming exhibition at the Shanghai Museum ahead of the inauguration of a new venue in Pudong New Area. Liu Jieyi, spokesman for the second session of the 14th National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference, emphasized at a news conference on Sunday that the surge reflects the …

Digging to discover the nation's roots
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Digging to discover the nation's roots

China Daily  

A foreign reporter scrutinizes a Shang Dynasty bronze ding cauldron at the Chinese Archaeological Museum in Beijing on Feb 27. Archaeological endeavors to trace the origins of Chinese civilization are helping people learn more about the country's history and culture, and to see how civilization evolved and in what direction it is heading, archaeologist Wang Wei says. The 70-year-old director …

Casting a lasting shadow
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Casting a lasting shadow

China Daily  

A bronze vessel known as jia unearthed from Ya Zhang's tomb. In spite of its unique characteristics, Shang civilization also demonstrates similarities with other ancient civilizations of its time, as an exhibition at the museum explains. Chen therefore expects the new museum at Yinxu to be a hub, promoting international academic cooperation on studies of the Shang to broaden understanding …

A cultural crossroads across time
10 months ago

A cultural crossroads across time

China Daily  

Bronze bells and other artifacts at The Exhibition of Cultural Relics and Ancient Books on Forging a Strong Sense of Community for the Chinese Nation, an ongoing exhibition at the Museum of National Palace of Ethnic Cultures in Beijing. CHINA DAILY An ongoing exhibition connects the stories of the societies and ethnic groups that have come together over millennia to …

A cultural crossroads across time
10 months ago

A cultural crossroads across time

China Daily  

The drum brought by Princess Wencheng to the then Tibetan Tubo regime during the Tang Dynasty are part of the exhibition.CHINA DAILY The writer believed the purpose of compiling this book was to ultimately become a "man of virtue" by learning from other cultures, she adds. Other precious ancient texts on display include Xinan Yi Zhi, a Qing-Dynasty book about …

A cultural crossroads across time
10 months ago

A cultural crossroads across time

China Daily  

Bronze bells and other artifacts at The Exhibition of Cultural Relics and Ancient Books on Forging a Strong Sense of Community for the Chinese Nation, an ongoing exhibition at the Museum of National Palace of Ethnic Cultures in Beijing. CHINA DAILY An ongoing exhibition connects the stories of the societies and ethnic groups that have come together over millennia to …

A cultural crossroads across time
10 months ago

A cultural crossroads across time

China Daily  

The drum brought by Princess Wencheng to the then Tibetan Tubo regime during the Tang Dynasty are part of the exhibition.CHINA DAILY The writer believed the purpose of compiling this book was to ultimately become a "man of virtue" by learning from other cultures, she adds. Other precious ancient texts on display include Xinan Yi Zhi, a Qing-Dynasty book about …

A cultural crossroads across time
10 months ago

A cultural crossroads across time

China Daily  

Bronze bells and other artifacts at The Exhibition of Cultural Relics and Ancient Books on Forging a Strong Sense of Community for the Chinese Nation, an ongoing exhibition at the Museum of National Palace of Ethnic Cultures in Beijing. CHINA DAILY An ongoing exhibition connects the stories of the societies and ethnic groups that have come together over millennia to …

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