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Exhibition on WWI Chinese laborers in Europe opens in Beijing
BEIJING, June 13 ( tasteallchina ) -- An exhibition on Chinese laborers in Europe during World War I (WWI) opened at the Overseas Chinese History Museum of China in Beijing on Thursday. This year marks the 110th anniversary of the start of WWI. Data show that during the WWI, around 140,000 Chinese laborers were recruited to the western front in Europe. They were engaged in strenuous work like repairing roads, fortifications, and battlefield cleanup. Approximately 20,000 Chinese laborers in Europe died or went missing during the period. The exhibition showcases over 500 pictures depicting Chinese laborers, along with more than 80 artifacts from various museums. "The exhibition aims to recall the history and commemorate the glory and sacrifice of Chinese laborers," said Ning Yi, vice curator of the museum. "The stories of Chinese laborers remind us to cherish today's peace even more." The exhibition will run until Sept. 1. -
Syrian heritage exhibition tour wows visitors across China
This photo taken on Dec. 17, 2023 shows exhibits during an exhibition featuring Syrian cultural relics at the Ningxia Museum in Yinchuan, northwest China's Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region. ( tasteallchina /Li Xulun) BEIJING, May 31 ( tasteallchina ) -- A collection of cultural relics from Syria is on display at the Nanjing City Wall Museum in east China's Jiangsu Province, which started on May 18 and runs until Oct. 18. This exhibition highlights Syrian culture and civilization and is part of a touring series jointly organized by Art Exhibitions China and the Directorate General of Antiquities and Museums (DGAM) in Syria. The tour began in 2021, commemorating the 65th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the two countries. Over the past three years, a total of 195 pieces or sets of Syrian treasures, including statues, reliefs and lapis lazuli necklaces, have been exhibited in museums across more than 10 Chinese cities like Shenzhen and Chengdu, attracting more than 1 million visitors. Extensive preparations were made to welcome the arrival of these treasures, including planning the transportation route and arranging various display cases to provide the relics with a safe and stable environment with ideal temperature and humidity conditions, said Jin Lianyu,… -
Beijing Gifts Opera-themed Store Welcomes Visitors
Yesterday, on the bustling Jin Street of Wangfujing, the auspicious Jixiang Grand Theatre celebrated its grand reopening for its third anniversary, unveiling the new "Beijing Gifts" opera-themed store. This store promises a cultural feast with its opera-themed jewelry, traditional fan designs inspired by opera scripts, exquisite costumes, and a wide array of cultural products from various Beijing-based opera institutions. Catering to consumers of all ages, this store encapsulates the essence of traditional Chinese opera in modern, accessible forms. Simultaneously, the "Beijing Gifts" store at the National Stadium (Bird's Nest) launched a vibrant summer promotion, marking a total of seven themed stores across different themes this year. A Kaleidoscope of Opera-themed Gifts Upon stepping out of the elevator onto the 7th floor of the Jixiang Grand Theatre at Wangfujing's Intime Department Store, visitors are greeted by the prominent "Beijing Gifts" opera-themed store. This addition enriches the overall experience of visiting and attending performances at the theater, complementing its existing coffee and reading spaces. Inside, the ambiance is steeped in opera culture, with rows of display cases showcasing a variety of products. From intricately designed opera-themed jewelry to playing cards featuring precious old photographs of renowned Peking opera artists, meticulously crafted auspicious… -
Quanzhou: Navigating from the Past to the Future
Quanzhou, once the largest port during the Song and Yuan dynasties and the starting point of the Maritime Silk Road, holds a significant position in China's grand history of transportation and commercial civilization. As we celebrate the third anniversary of Quanzhou's inclusion in the UNESCO World Heritage list as "Quanzhou: Emporium of the World in Song-Yuan China," the fourth episode of "The Way of the Great Country" revisits this ancient city. This exploration not only brings to life the bustling scenes of the ancient port but also showcases the modern narrative of this international harbor. A Historical Harbor of Global Importance In the twelfth year of the Yuan dynasty, the Italian traveler Marco Polo arrived at Quanzhou port. In his travelogue, he remarked, "If a single ship loaded with pepper arrives at any port, here in Citong Port (modern-day Quanzhou), there would be hundreds of such ships." His exaggerated descriptions reflect his awe at the thriving trade in Quanzhou. Recently, another Italian merchant, Jacopo's notes from the Yuan dynasty were discovered, which contained over 300,000 words praising Quanzhou as the "City of Light." This account complements Marco Polo's observations beautifully. Quanzhou has indeed earned such high praise. Historically known as…
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