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

China gears up for International Museum Day celebrations

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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. The spotlight for this year's celebrations will shine on the inauguration of the Qin-Han Civilization Museum, a new branch of the Shaanxi History Museum located in Xixian New Area, Shaanxi province. Deputy Director Luo Wenli of the National Cultural Heritage Administration revealed that the venue's opening ceremony will feature the unveiling of the latest statistics on China's museum development, followed by engaging museum-themed forums and seminars.

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Museums as guardians of heritage always look to the future
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Museums as guardians of heritage always look to the future

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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 on Tuesday and Wednesday. "Museums in China have made rapid progress in the …

Museums as guardians of heritage always look to the future
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Museums as guardians of heritage always look to the future

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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 on Tuesday and Wednesday. "Museums in China have made rapid progress in the past few years and achieved great improvement in many aspects including facilities, talent and so on," Chu Xiaobo, director of Shanghai Museum, …

Museums as guardians of heritage always look to the future
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Museums as guardians of heritage always look to the future

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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 …

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

Museums as guardians of heritage always look to the future

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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 on Tuesday and Wednesday. "Museums in China have made rapid progress in the …

Museum experts brainstorm on the future of the past
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Museum experts brainstorm on the future of the past

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Paleontologist Meng Qingjin addresses the Forum on Science, Technology and Innovation for the Sustainable Development of Natural Science Museums in Beijing on Nov 26. "With a floor area of 193,800 square meters, the pavilion is expected to become a world-class museum," Liu Linde, deputy director of the museum, said at the Forum on Science, Technology and Innovation for the Sustainable …

Museums leaders gather in Shanghai to share insights into civilization exchanges
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Museums leaders gather in Shanghai to share insights into civilization exchanges

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Zhao Feng, executive board member of the International Council of Museums, speaks at the M20+ International Museum Conference on Dec 3. Leaders of 21 museums from abroad and 17 museums from all over China are gathered in Shanghai for the inaugural M20+ International Museum Conference at Shanghai Museum East from Dec 3 to 4. Featuring the theme Evolve and Everlast, …

Museums leaders gather in Shanghai to share insights into civilization exchanges
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Museums leaders gather in Shanghai to share insights into civilization exchanges

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Lou Wei, executive deputy director of the Palace Museum speaks at the M20+ International Museum Conference on Dec 3. "Museums in China have made rapid progress in the past few years and achieved great improvement in many aspects including our facilities, talents and so on," Chu Xiaobo, director of Shanghai Museum, told the media on Tuesday. "We decided to invite …

Museums leaders gather in Shanghai to share insights into civilization exchanges
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Museums leaders gather in Shanghai to share insights into civilization exchanges

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Zhao Feng, executive board member of the International Council of Museums, speaks at the M20+ International Museum Conference on Dec 3. Leaders of 21 museums from abroad and 17 museums from all over China are gathered in Shanghai for the inaugural M20+ International Museum Conference at Shanghai Museum East from Dec 3 to 4. Featuring the theme Evolve and Everlast, …

Relics bolster ties between China, France
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Relics bolster ties between China, France

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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 …

Museums key to promoting intl exchanges
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Museums key to promoting intl exchanges

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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 …

Exploring the cultural heritage at the Leizhou Museum
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Exploring the cultural heritage at the Leizhou Museum

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The group members visited the Leizhou Museum in Zhanjiang, Guangdong province, September 23, 2024. "Embracing Zhanjiang: China Storyteller Partnerships Tour" event kicked off on Sept 22 in Zhanjiang, South China's Guangdong province. The group members visited the Leizhou Museum in Zhanjiang, Guangdong province at this afternoon. The museum's rich collection of artifacts and diverse exhibition formats vividly showcase the cultural …

International Peace Day commemoration brings together global leaders in Weifang
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International Peace Day commemoration brings together global leaders in Weifang

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Three dialogues focusing on initiatives related to global development, global security, and global civilization were held in Weifang, Shandong province, on Sept 20 to 21, as a part of the Commemoration of the International Day of Peace 2024. Global guests attending the Commemoration of the International Day of Peace visit the Weifang World Kite Museum on Sept 20. The International …

Exploring the cultural heritage at the Leizhou Museum
3 months ago

Exploring the cultural heritage at the Leizhou Museum

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The group members visited the Leizhou Museum in Zhanjiang, Guangdong province, September 23, 2024. "Embracing Zhanjiang: China Storyteller Partnerships Tour" event kicked off on Sept 22 in Zhanjiang, South China's Guangdong province. The group members visited the Leizhou Museum in Zhanjiang, Guangdong province at this afternoon. The museum's rich collection of artifacts and diverse exhibition formats vividly showcase the cultural …

Changing role of museums in society
3 months ago

Changing role of museums in society

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Foreign archaeologists visit the Chinese Archaeological Museum in Beijing on Friday. Museums are evolving from simply collecting and protecting cultural relics to improving people's well-being and becoming an important force in promoting social development, said museum experts at a parallel forum of the Beijing Culture Forum on Friday. Themed "Cultural Heritage: Systematic Conservation and Creative Inheritance," the discussion gathered museums …

Changing role of museums in society
3 months ago

Changing role of museums in society

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Foreign archaeologists visit the Chinese Archaeological Museum in Beijing on Friday. Museums are evolving from simply collecting and protecting cultural relics to improving people's well-being and becoming an important force in promoting social development, said museum experts at a parallel forum of the Beijing Culture Forum on Friday. Themed "Cultural Heritage: Systematic Conservation and Creative Inheritance," the discussion gathered museums …

Wuxi's new museum of city history takes a journalistic turn
4 months ago

Wuxi's new museum of city history takes a journalistic turn

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An aerial view of the Wuxi City Construction Museum being built in Jiangsu province, scheduled to open later this year, where Xue Zhongqing will be curator. RONG XINGYI/FOR CHINA DAILY When Xue Zhongqing was informed a month ago that he would become the curator of a new museum in Wuxi, Jiangsu province, he was filled with a burst of motivation. …

Wuxi's new museum of city history takes a journalistic turn
4 months ago

Wuxi's new museum of city history takes a journalistic turn

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An aerial view of the Wuxi City Construction Museum being built in Jiangsu province, scheduled to open later this year, where Xue Zhongqing will be curator. RONG XINGYI/FOR CHINA DAILY When Xue Zhongqing was informed a month ago that he would become the curator of a new museum in Wuxi, Jiangsu province, he was filled with a burst of motivation. …

Wuxi's new museum of city history takes a journalistic turn
4 months ago

Wuxi's new museum of city history takes a journalistic turn

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An aerial view of the Wuxi City Construction Museum being built in Jiangsu province, scheduled to open later this year, where Xue Zhongqing will be curator. RONG XINGYI/FOR CHINA DAILY When Xue Zhongqing was informed a month ago that he would become the curator of a new museum in Wuxi, Jiangsu province, he was filled with a burst of motivation. …

Wuxi's new museum of city history takes a journalistic turn
4 months ago

Wuxi's new museum of city history takes a journalistic turn

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An aerial view of the Wuxi City Construction Museum being built in Jiangsu province, scheduled to open later this year, where Xue Zhongqing will be curator. RONG XINGYI/FOR CHINA DAILY When Xue Zhongqing was informed a month ago that he would become the curator of a new museum in Wuxi, Jiangsu province, he was filled with a burst of motivation. …

Hohhot's Chinese museum expo to highlight high-quality development
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Hohhot's Chinese museum expo to highlight high-quality development

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Officials unveil details of the expo at Aug 18 news conference. The 10th Chinese Exposition of Museum and Relevant Products and Technologies will be held from Aug 23 to 26 at the Chilechuan International Convention and Exhibition Center in Hohhot, capital city of North China's Inner Mongolia autonomous region. Launched in 2004, the Museum Expo is one of China's most …

Museums bask in spotlight of cultural appeal
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Museums bask in spotlight of cultural appeal

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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 …

Shandong Museum celebrates 70th anniversary
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Shandong Museum celebrates 70th anniversary

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The 70th Anniversary of the Founding of Shandong Museum and Symposium on Museum Education and Research was held on the museum's premises in Jinan on July 25. The Shandong Museum, a comprehensive provincial historical museum, houses a vast collection of over 400,000 artifacts. The museum's holdings are renowned for their diversity and historical significance, with particularly notable collections including pottery, …

Museum visitors eager to experience Egyptology exhibition
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Museum visitors eager to experience Egyptology exhibition

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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 …

【双语财讯】一票难求！暑期博物馆游成“顶流”
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【双语财讯】一票难求！暑期博物馆游成“顶流”

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近期，随着各年龄层的学生群体相继放假，亲子游迎来高峰。和气温一样，各旅游目的地的博物馆同样热得发烫，各大热门馆“一票难求”。 Tourists pose for photos at the Palace Museum in Beijing. 据澎湃新闻7月9日报道，包括故宫博物院、南京博物院在内的多家热门博物馆开放预约日期的门票都已约满。 Data from online platforms Meituan and Dianping show that the search popularity of "museum" has increased by 61 percent month-on-month since June, with "Shaanxi History Museum", "Shanghai Museum" and "National Museum of China" as related hot search phrases. 另一方面，还未开展的展览“早鸟票”已早早售罄。据上海市文旅局披露的消息，上海博物馆“金字塔之巅：古埃及文明大展”早鸟票自5月20日起开售，截至6月19日，20万张早鸟票全部售罄。 As of July 5, the top ten museums with …

Museum trips see peak season during summer vacation
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Museum trips see peak season during summer vacation

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Tourists pose for photos at the Palace Museum in Beijing. Data from online platforms Meituan and Dianping show that the search popularity of "museum" has increased by 61 percent month-on-month since June, with "Shaanxi History Museum", "Shanghai Museum" and "National Museum of China" as related hot search phrases. As of July 5, the top ten museums with a high search …

Museum trips see peak season during summer vacation
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Museum trips see peak season during summer vacation

China Daily  

Tourists pose for photos at the Palace Museum in Beijing. Data from online platforms Meituan and Dianping show that the search popularity of "museum" has increased by 61 percent month-on-month since June, with "Shaanxi History Museum", "Shanghai Museum" and "National Museum of China" as related hot search phrases. As of July 5, the top ten museums with a high search …

Cultural and Natural Heritage Day sheds light on Chinese civilization
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Cultural and Natural Heritage Day sheds light on Chinese civilization

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The Light of Civilization: Hongshan, Liangzhu and Chinese Civilization officially kicked off to celebrate this year's Cultural and Natural Heritage Day in Shenyang, Liaoning province, on June 8, 2024. The Light of Civilization: Hongshan, Liangzhu and Chinese Civilization officially kicked off to celebrate this year's Cultural and Natural Heritage Day in Shenyang, Liaoning province, on June 8. Cultural and Natural …

Cultural and Natural Heritage Day sheds light on Chinese civilization
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Cultural and Natural Heritage Day sheds light on Chinese civilization

China Daily  

The Light of Civilization: Hongshan, Liangzhu and Chinese Civilization officially kicked off to celebrate this year's Cultural and Natural Heritage Day in Shenyang, Liaoning province, on June 8, 2024. The Light of Civilization: Hongshan, Liangzhu and Chinese Civilization officially kicked off to celebrate this year's Cultural and Natural Heritage Day in Shenyang, Liaoning province, on June 8. Cultural and Natural …

New first-tier museums announced
6 months, 2 weeks ago

New first-tier museums announced

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SHI YU/CHINA DAILY China celebrated the 48th International Museum Day with a variety of activities across the country. The association has issued a detailed list of selection criteria focused on three aspects: museums' management and infrastructure; their collection management and scientific research; and their exhibition and social services, said evaluator Li Yaoshen, who is also deputy director of the China …

New first-tier museums announced
6 months, 2 weeks ago

New first-tier museums announced

China Daily  

SHI YU/CHINA DAILY China celebrated the 48th International Museum Day with a variety of activities across the country. The association has issued a detailed list of selection criteria focused on three aspects: museums' management and infrastructure; their collection management and scientific research; and their exhibition and social services, said evaluator Li Yaoshen, who is also deputy director of the China …

Shenyang celebrates Cultural Heritage Day with hands-on archaeological experience for students
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Shenyang celebrates Cultural Heritage Day with hands-on archaeological experience for students

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Students get hands-on experience of archaeological excavation and studies during an event organized by the Shenyang City Institute of Cultural Relics and Archaeology in Shenyang, Liaoning province, on Saturday. In celebration of China's Cultural and Natural Heritage Day in Shenyang, Liaoning province, the Shenyang City Institute of Cultural Relics and Archaeology took center stage at this year's festivities. This interactive …

Shenyang celebrates Cultural Heritage Day with hands-on archaeological experience for students
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Shenyang celebrates Cultural Heritage Day with hands-on archaeological experience for students

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Students get hands-on experience of archaeological excavation and studies during an event organized by the Shenyang City Institute of Cultural Relics and Archaeology in Shenyang, Liaoning province, on Saturday. In celebration of China's Cultural and Natural Heritage Day in Shenyang, Liaoning province, the Shenyang City Institute of Cultural Relics and Archaeology took center stage at this year's festivities. This interactive …

China to start construction of marine archaeology museum this year
6 months, 3 weeks ago

China to start construction of marine archaeology museum this year

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China will start construction of its national museum of marine archaeology this year in the eastern coastal city of Qingdao in Shandong province, local government has confirmed. The administration bureau of Qingdao Oceantec Valley has said that the museum, the first of its kind in China, will showcase China's marine archaeological history, achievements and ancient marine civilization with rare underwater …

Binhai New Area hosts cultural event
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Binhai New Area hosts cultural event

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Tianjin and Northwest China's Qinghai province hosted a cultural and tourism-themed event at the Tianjin Binhai Cultural Center on May 29, with over 1,000 attendees from government, enterprises and social sectors. The event highlighted the deep integration of industries between Qinghai and Tianjin, resulting in the signing of cooperation agreements for 24 key projects across eight categories, including major cultural …

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 …

Event launched to help create 'City of Museums'
7 months ago

Event launched to help create 'City of Museums'

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Students visit the Grand Canal Museum on the 48th International Museum Day on Saturday, as the Beijing Museum Month kicks off. JIANG DONG/CHINA DAILY Over 100 Beijing museums will host more than 1,000 exhibitions online and on-site to enhance infotainment and celebrate the recently launched Beijing Museum Month. In line with this theme, the slogan for the 2024 Beijing Museum …

Seminar held on bringing archaeology and museology together
7 months ago

Seminar held on bringing archaeology and museology together

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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 …

Seminar held on bringing archaeology and museology together
7 months ago

Seminar held on bringing archaeology and museology together

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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 …

Museum visits gaining popularity among young people
7 months, 1 week ago

Museum visits gaining popularity among young people

China Daily  

People visit Ningxia Musuem on May 14, 2024.In recent years, interest in traditional Chinese culture has experienced a resurgence. Zhou Lizhuang, a resident of Hengshui city in North China's Hebei province, was enthralled during a recent museum visit that sparked his interest in the 2,200-year history of his hometown. But now, visiting museums to explore history has become a fashionable …

Museum opening launches a 'new era'
9 months, 1 week ago

Museum opening launches a 'new era'

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The Yuan Art Museum opens with the exhibition Launching a New Era: Body and Language as Manifesto. The Yuan Art Museum, located in the Junhao Central Park Plaza of Beijing's Chaoyang district, officially opened on Sunday, with its inaugural exhibition, Launching a New Era: Body and Language as Manifesto. British artist Antony Gormley's sculptures, often composed of abstract rectangles and …

Museum opening launches a 'new era'
9 months, 1 week ago

Museum opening launches a 'new era'

China Daily  

The Yuan Art Museum opens with the exhibition Launching a New Era: Body and Language as Manifesto. The Yuan Art Museum, located in the Junhao Central Park Plaza of Beijing's Chaoyang district, officially opened on Sunday, with its inaugural exhibition, Launching a New Era: Body and Language as Manifesto. British artist Antony Gormley's sculptures, often composed of abstract rectangles and …

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

Nation's rich cultural heritage continues to captivate

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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 …

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 …

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