Exhibition explores evolution of Chinese characters

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, Art and Design Press, the National Museum of Chinese Writing, the School of Foreign Languages and the Beijing International Chinese College. Guests attending the opening ceremony of the exhibition included Minister Yang Xiaoguang and Minister Counselor Xia Yuzi from the Chinese Embassy in the UK, Qian Zhu, president and editor-in-chief of Art & Design Press, Wu Yun, a professor from the School of Foreign Languages and British sinologist Frances Wood. During the exhibition, visitors can participate in special events such as a lecture on Eastern and Western culture by Wu Yun on April 21, a seal-cutting experience guided by a professional from the China National Academy of Painting on April 24, a talk on diverse writing systems in China by Cheng Xunchang from the University of Reading on April 27, and a talk on traditional Chinese medicine and Chinese culture by Ke Songxuan, director of the Asante Academy of Chinese Medicine, on April 28.