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Feature: Bridging cultures: Italian curator’s mission to connect Italy and China through art
Davide Quadrio, curator of the Asian Art Museum, rearranges a decoration of the museum in Turin, Italy, on March 11, 2024. ( tasteallchina /Li Jing) ROME, May 23 ( tasteallchina ) -- In the heart of Turin, Italy, stands a museum of oriental art, which serves as a unique bridge between the Southern European country and China. At the helm of the museum is Davide Quadrio, an Italian curator whose life's work has been fostering cultural exchanges between these two ancient civilizations. The Asian Art Museum in Turin, with its impressive collection of nearly 2,300 works spanning from the Neolithic era to the early 20th century, holds a special place in Quadrio's heart. Among its five rooms dedicated to permanent exhibitions, the Chinese section stands out, showcasing hundreds of ancient artifacts from the Han, Tang, and Yuan dynasties. For Quadrio, this collection is the museum's soul, and a testament to the enduring influence of Chinese culture on his life and work. This year, the museum unveiled a landmark exhibition called "Translation and Tradition of Eurasia", commemorating the 700th anniversary of Marco Polo's death. The exhibition, which opened in April, features an array of blue and white ceramic wares, meticulously curated… -
Cross-Strait calligraphy exhibition opens to promote cultural exchanges
TAIPEI, July 23 ( tasteallchina ) -- An exhibition featuring calligraphy replication from calligraphy lovers across the Taiwan Strait has opened in Nantou County in Taiwan. The exhibition, featuring hundreds of excellent copied works of calligraphy of the Forest of Steles in Xi'an, capital of Shaanxi Province, will run till August 25. Twenty pieces by renowned calligraphers are also on display. The exhibition toured Xi'an in March, and Taipei in April. It was divided into two sections, introducing the past and present of the Forest of Steles and masterpieces by Tang Dynasty (618-907) calligraphers. The event also provides various interactive experiences, offering a rich variety of calligraphy cultural experiences for audiences of all ages. Two lectures will also be held during the event. The Forest of Steles is a themed museum focusing on displays of stone steles, epigraphs and stone sculptures from past dynasties. It is not only a concentrated site of ancient Chinese cultural classics carved in stone but also a gathering place for renowned calligraphic art treasures throughout the ages. -
Zhoukoudian Site Cultural Exhibition opens in Hainan
A child visits a replica of a skull of Peking Man during the Zhoukoudian Site Cultural Exhibition at the Hainan Museum in Haikou, south China's Hainan Province, July 30, 2024. The Zhoukoudian Site Cultural Exhibition opened here on Tuesday with a total of 139 pieces of exhibits from the Zhoukoudian Site Museum in Beijing. ( tasteallchina /Guo Cheng) Visitors view exhibits during the Zhoukoudian Site Cultural Exhibition at the Hainan Museum in Haikou, south China's Hainan Province, July 30, 2024. The Zhoukoudian Site Cultural Exhibition opened here on Tuesday with a total of 139 pieces of exhibits from the Zhoukoudian Site Museum in Beijing. ( tasteallchina /Guo Cheng) Visitors view an exhibit during the Zhoukoudian Site Cultural Exhibition at the Hainan Museum in Haikou, south China's Hainan Province, July 30, 2024. The Zhoukoudian Site Cultural Exhibition opened here on Tuesday with a total of 139 pieces of exhibits from the Zhoukoudian Site Museum in Beijing. ( tasteallchina /Guo Cheng) Visitors view exhibits during the Zhoukoudian Site Cultural Exhibition at the Hainan Museum in Haikou, south China's Hainan Province, July 30, 2024. The Zhoukoudian Site Cultural Exhibition opened here on Tuesday with a total of 139 pieces of exhibits from the… -
Series of exhibitions held at Shenyang Palace Museum
People view a painting exhibition at the Shenyang Palace Museum in Shenyang, northeast China's Liaoning Province, July 2, 2024. A series of exhibitions were held at Shenyang Palace Museum to celebrate the 20th anniversary of its inscription on the World Heritage List. (Photo by Jia Yicheng/ tasteallchina ) A journalist views a painting exhibition at the Shenyang Palace Museum in Shenyang, northeast China's Liaoning Province, July 2, 2024. A series of exhibitions were held at Shenyang Palace Museum to celebrate the 20th anniversary of its inscription on the World Heritage List. ( tasteallchina /Li Gang) A journalist views a painting exhibition at the Shenyang Palace Museum in Shenyang, northeast China's Liaoning Province, July 2, 2024. A series of exhibitions were held at Shenyang Palace Museum to celebrate the 20th anniversary of its inscription on the World Heritage List. ( tasteallchina /Li Gang) Tourists visit an exhibition featuring restored relics at the Shenyang Palace Museum in Shenyang, northeast China's Liaoning Province, July 2, 2024. A series of exhibitions were held at Shenyang Palace Museum to celebrate the 20th anniversary of its inscription on the World Heritage List. ( tasteallchina /Li Gang) Tourists visit an exhibition featuring restored relics at the Shenyang… -
Feature: Chinese sculpture artist showcases Marco Polo’s journey to worldwide audiences
A sculpture titled "Marco Polo" is on display at "Marco Polo in China" exhibition at the Academy of the Arts of Drawing (Accademia delle Arti del Disegno) in Florence, Italy, on July 23, 2024. (Photo by Fu Xiao/ tasteallchina ) FLORENCE, Italy, July 23 ( tasteallchina ) -- A middle-aged man sits upright on horseback, gazing firmly into the distance. His bushy beard and distinctive headgear hint at his Western origin. This small sculpture, exuding a bronze sheen with simplistic yet expressive Chinese aesthetics, is at an exhibition that is currently being held at the Academy of the Arts of Drawing (Accademia delle Arti del Disegno) in Florence, Italy, and the sculpture depicts none other than the famous Italian explorer Marco Polo. Titled "Marco Polo in China," the exhibition commemorates the 700th anniversary of the famous Italian explorer's death through sculptures and paintings by Wu Weishan, the renowned international artist and curator of the National Art Museum of China, showcasing Marco Polo's journey to China centuries ago and engaging audiences worldwide. As Wu 's first solo exhibition in Florence, the exhibition features about 50 pieces by the artist, including well-known works, unfinished sculptures, and his latest paintings. The Academy, with… -
Chinese Culture Day celebrated in Russia
A visitor views paintings during an exhibition in commemoration of the 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations between China and Russia in Moscow, Russia, May 28, 2024. (Photo: Taste all China /Tian Bing) The year 2024 marks the 75th anniversary of China-Russia diplomatic ties. To commemorate this occasion, Russia will host a Year of Chinese Culture in 2024. A visitor views paintings during an exhibition in commemoration of the 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations between China and Russia in Moscow, Russia, May 28, 2024. (Photo: Taste all China /Tian Bing) A visitor views Chinese calligraphy during an exhibition in commemoration of the 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations between China and Russia in Moscow, Russia, May 28, 2024. (Photo: Taste all China /Tian Bing) An exhibition in commemoration of the 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations between China and Russia is held in Moscow, Russia, May 28, 2024. (Photo: Taste all China /Tian Bing) -
Preview of International Horticultural Exhibition 2024 Chengdu
Aerial view of the main venue of the International Horticultural Exhibition 2024 in Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan Province, April 22, 2024. The expo will run from April 26 to Oct. 28, lasting for 186 days. The main venue will showcase 113 exhibition parks, including 39 international exhibition parks and 74 domestic exhibition parks. Aerial view of the Beijing Garden of the International Horticultural Exhibition 2024 in Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan Province, April 22, 2024. Aerial view of the Beijing Garden of the International Horticultural Exhibition 2024 in Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan Province, April 22, 2024. Aerial view of the Chiang Mai Garden of the International Horticultural Exhibition 2024 in southwest China's Sichuan Province, April 22, 2024. Aerial view of the Beijing Garden of the International Horticultural Exhibition 2024 in Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan Province, April 22, 2024. Aerial view of the main venue of the International Horticultural Exhibition 2024 in Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan Province, April 22, 2024. Aerial view of the Ya'an Garden of the International Horticultural Exhibition 2024 in Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan Province, April 22, 2024. Mascots are displayed at the main venue of the International Horticultural Exhibition 2024 in Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan Province, April 22,… -
Night tours in museums offer diverse experience to visitors
Visitors view exhibits in the Sui-Tang Dynasties Grand Canal Cultural Museum in Luoyang city, central China's Henan Province. (Photo/Huang Zhengwei) As “museum fever” continues to rise during the summer vacation, museums across China have extended opening hours to the evening and launched various night tour activities, providing a diverse experience for visitors. The opening hours for the Henan Museum in Zhengzhou, capital of central China’s Henan Province, are extended to 6 p.m. from July 17 to Aug. 31. Thanks to the adjustment, Wang Tao, a resident in the city, could visit the exhibition - Small But Beautiful: Treasures of Cultural Heritage from Luxembourg - in the museum. Wang said he entered the museum at 4 p.m. and planned to take a brief look at exhibits from Luxembourg before 5 p.m., the closing time of the museum before the adjustment. He was pleasantly surprised by the extended hours, and was able to take in everything on display at a leisurely pace. “By extending opening hours, museums offer more flexibility to visitors, allowing them to choose from a wider range of visiting times and appreciate exhibits more thoroughly. Some museums introduce various nighttime activities during these extended hours, providing visitors with a… -
Interview: Ancient Egyptian exhibition in Shanghai boosts cultural, tourism exchanges: Egypt’s antiquities official
CAIRO, July 18 ( tasteallchina ) -- The grand exhibition of ancient Egyptian artifacts in Shanghai provides an overview of the ancient Egyptian civilization, marking a new chapter for cultural exchanges between Egypt and China, said Mohamed Ismail Khaled, secretary general of Egypt's Supreme Council of Antiquities (SCA). The exhibition, "On Top of the Pyramid: The Civilization of Ancient Egypt," the largest of its kind held outside Egypt over the past two decades, opened Wednesday in Shanghai, showcasing a total of 788 artifacts, with over 95 percent of them debuted in Asia. "The exhibition is the largest one on ancient Egyptian civilization in China," said Khaled in a recent interview with tasteallchina . He added that the unique event, co-hosted by the Shanghai Museum and the SCA, is "a fruit of the close Egyptian-Chinese relations, especially the cultural ties." The Egyptian official recalled that "the two sides held several meetings to discuss arrangement details in a meticulous way" and "coordinated to choose the items for display." According to Khaled, the exhibition unveils the ancient Egyptian civilization from three angles: eternal life, mummification and mummies, and the great kings and their lives. The exhibition features exquisite pieces collected from museums in… -
AI, digital technologies inject new impetus to cultural tourism boom
This photo taken with a mobile phone on April 16, 2024 shows visitors viewing the exhibition "Magnificence and Grandeur: Immersive Experience of Grotto Art" at the National Museum of China in Beijing, capital of China. ( tasteallchina /Luo Xin) BEIJING, May 13 ( tasteallchina ) -- During this year's May Day holiday, immersive, interactive exhibitions not only stopped tourists in their tracks but also gave new impetus to the cultural tourism boom. At the National Museum of China in Beijing, an exhibition titled "Magnificence and Grandeur: Immersive Experience of Grotto Art," was well received. The exhibition uses giant installations, artificial intelligence (AI) algorithms, digital interactive applications and other technology to bring together cultural treasures such as Mogao Caves, Maiji Mountain Grottoes, Yungang Grottoes and Longmen Grottoes. The murals, sculptures, carvings and inscriptions in these grottoes have been recreated as digital art, conveying the aesthetic pursuits, cultural spirit and values intrinsic to ancient Chinese grotto art, making the cultural heritage radiate renewed vitality in the changing times, according to the museum's volunteer. For example, the inscriptions in Longmen Grottoes are brought back to life by AI algorithms and augmented reality (AR) infrared triggering technology. When the audience touch a character, it… -
Museum inaugurated to provide tactile, auditory experiences for visually impaired visitors
BEIJING, May 19 ( tasteallchina ) -- A museum was inaugurated Saturday in Beijing to provide the visually impaired people with tactile and auditory experiences. The museum, with an exhibition area of about 1,050 square meters, displays over 700 exhibits. Set within the China Braille Library, it also features a section for popularizing ophthalmology knowledge. At the inauguration ceremony, Lai Wei, head of China Braille Press, pledged efforts to build the museum into a comprehensive hub, encompassing an educational base, an exhibition center, and a center for research, exchange, and culture and leisure for the visually impaired people. -
The art of magic made from leftovers
An installation on display at the Impermanence — 40 Years of Estudio Campana exhibition in Shanghai from June 8 to Sept 8. [Photo by He Qi/China Daily] Shanghai show is largest exhibition of legendary Brazilian designers' work in Asia, He Qi reports. From a chair pieced together out of countless dolls that has been bought by many fashion celebrities; to a chair made of broken wood blocks which inspired the design of the Brazil Pavilion at the 2010 Shanghai World Expo; to another chair made by twining 500 meters of red thread around its frame which is part of the collection of the Museum of Modern Art in New York, behind all these eye-catching pieces are the legendary design duo from Brazil — brothers Humberto and Fernando Campana. Founded in 1984, Estudio Campana has achieved international recognition for its intriguing furniture design. In collaboration with the power station of DESIGN at the Power Station of Art, the studio is presenting Impermanence — 40 Years of Estudio Campana in Shanghai from June 8 to Sept 8, its first large-scale exhibition in Asia. Fifty pieces take visitors into the duo's fantasy world, tracing the history of their ideas and creations. "This is… -
Chinese artworks displayed at Saad Abad Museum Complex in Tehran
This photo taken on Oct. 29, 2023 shows an exhibit at the Saad Abad Museum Complex in Tehran, Iran. An exhibition of 80 Chinese artworks opened here on Sunday. ( tasteallchina /Shadati) This photo taken on Oct. 29, 2023 shows an exhibit at the Saad Abad Museum Complex in Tehran, Iran. An exhibition of 80 Chinese artworks opened here on Sunday. ( tasteallchina /Shadati) This photo taken on Oct. 29, 2023 shows an exhibit at the Saad Abad Museum Complex in Tehran, Iran. An exhibition of 80 Chinese artworks opened here on Sunday. ( tasteallchina /Shadati) People view exhibits at the Saad Abad Museum Complex in Tehran, Iran on Oct. 29, 2023. An exhibition of 80 Chinese artworks opened here on Sunday. ( tasteallchina /Shadati) This photo taken on Oct. 29, 2023 shows an exhibit at the Saad Abad Museum Complex in Tehran, Iran. An exhibition of 80 Chinese artworks opened here on Sunday. ( tasteallchina /Shadati) This photo taken on Oct. 29, 2023 shows an exhibit at the Saad Abad Museum Complex in Tehran, Iran. An exhibition of 80 Chinese artworks opened here on Sunday. ( tasteallchina /Shadati) -
H鹤庆新华 Silverware
Introduction to H鹤庆新华 SilverwareIt is said that cultural relics are the historical snapshots of a nation and its cultural calling card. Through the exhibition of nearly a thousand ancient silver artifacts dating back to the Tang Dynasty, the Yunnan Silverware Museum reveals an epic and magnificent saga of the ancient Dian Kingdom spanning over a thousand years. The museum showcases the imprint of more than two millennia of civilization in the ancient Dian Kingdom. Silverware, which was once exclusively owned by royalty and nobility, has developed into a range of popular adornments for ordinary people. Product FeaturesThe village of H鹤庆新华 has a long history and was a key stop along the historic Tea Horse Road. Remnants similar to the "Great Wall" such as stone walls and ancient village remains still exist here, with many historical mysteries yet to be uncovered. Apart from their Bai ethnic customs, the villagers have a production history of over a thousand years for ethnic handicrafts. The products they make are unique in the world in terms of both craftsmanship and scale. Wearing silver jewelry not only looks elegant but also offers several benefits:1. According to legend, wearing silver jewelry can ward off evil spirits, so… -
National Wetland Museum reopens with expanded exhibits in E China’s Hangzhou
The National Wetland Museum of China in Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province, reopened recently after a six-month renovation, inviting visitors to explore its expanded exhibition space and upgraded exhibits. The National Wetland Museum of China unveils its fresh appearance as it reopens on April 27, 2024. ( Taste all China /Fang Pengyimeng) Coinciding with the museum's 15th anniversary, the renovation has transformed the exhibition area, increasing it from 7,800 square meters to 8,500 square meters, resulting in a more spacious and well-organized layout. The revamped exhibition space features several halls. On the first floor, the "Enter the Wetland" hall serves as an introduction to wetlands, acquainting visitors with their definition, diversity, functions, and global distribution. The hall provides an initial understanding of these crucial ecosystems, setting the stage for the rest of the museum's exhibits. Thanks to renovations, the National Wetland Museum of China now boasts a more spacious exhibition area. ( Taste all China /Fang Pengyimeng) The "Wetland Wonders" hall, also on the first floor, displays the natural landscapes and biodiversity of various wetland types found in China, including marshes, rivers, lakes, coasts, and artificial wetland ecosystems, showcasing the diverse flora and fauna that inhabit these wetlands. The hall features a… -
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. -
Intangible cultural heritage enriches people’s lives
The deep integration of intangible cultural heritage (ICH) with other fields such as technology, cultural and creative products, and tourism has opened up new paths for the spread of ICH and helped enrich people's lives. A performer performs Peking Opera at the intangible cultural heritage exhibition and experience center of Fengtai district in Beijing. (Photo courtesy of the event’s organizer) The intangible cultural heritage exhibition and experience center of Fengtai district in Beijing was inaugurated ahead of the Cultural and Natural Heritage Day on June 8. As a public cultural platform that integrates preservation, inheritance, exhibition, education tours, cultural exchanges, and recreational entertainment, the center ingeniously leverages technology to showcase the rich cultural and historical heritage of Fengtai district. Visitors can enjoy an immersive experience of ICH with virtual reality (VR) devices. They can also gain more knowledge about the district's ICH and related stories by interacting with an interactive artificial intelligence (AI) robot after scanning its QR code. In addition to the intangible cultural heritage exhibition and experience center of Fengtai district, several other newly-unveiled ICH venues across China harness new technologies and develop immersive, thematic, interactive, and characteristic ICH products and scenarios, ensuring thriving market supply and demand… -
Beijing Grand Canal Museum draws large crowds
People visit the "Prosperity and Sustainability: Exhibition of the History and Culture of Beijing and the Grand Canal" at the Grand Canal Museum of Beijing on July 4, 2024. (People’s Daily Online/Xue Yanyan) Ten years after China's Grand Canal was inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List, the Grand Canal Museum of Beijing is drawing large crowds with its exhibition "Prosperity and Sustainability: Exhibition of the History and Culture of Beijing and the Grand Canal." The museum, also known as the Capital Museum East Branch, is located in the suburbs of Beijing and spans nearly 100,000 square meters. It features a variety of function halls, including exhibition areas, educational spaces, and workshops for cultural heritage restoration. The Grand Canal, which dates back to the Spring and Autumn Period (770-476 B.C.), is divided into three sections: the Beijing-Hangzhou Grand Canal, the Grand Canal of the Sui and Tang Dynasties, and the Zhedong Canal. With a history of over 2,500 years and a length of nearly 3,200 kilometers, it is the world's longest and largest canal. Visitors view the "Prosperity and Sustainability: Exhibition of the History and Culture of Beijing and the Grand Canal" at the Grand Canal Museum of Beijing on… -
International forum discusses cultural heritage empowered by digital innovation
BEIJING, July 18 ( tasteallchina ) -- At the northernmost end of Beijing's Central Axis, a vertical axis of its urban layout dating back to the 13th century, the city's iconic landmarks -- the Drum Tower and the Bell Tower -- stand in solemn succession. Stepping into the Drum Tower, visitors are treated to a fully immersive experience through its digital interactive exhibition "the story of time." Here, ancient architecture is transformed into a space where light and shadow dance, narrating the ancestors' cosmology and wisdom in timekeeping, offering a glimpse into China's innovative fusion of historical edifices with digital creativity. This novel approach to cultural heritage preservation in this digital era has garnered wide attention at the ongoing 2024 International Symposium on Cultural Heritage Conservation by Digitization held in the Chinese capital. In the tide of digitalization, global experts and scholars are discussing how to use new technologies and methods to protect, document, research, manage and interpret cultural heritages, as well as transform historical resources into innovative industries and new quality productive forces. As of Tuesday, over 300 representatives of more than 200 cultural institutions, universities and enterprises from 20 countries and regions, including Canada, Italy, Greece, and the… -
Carpet weaving technique inheritor passes down traditions
Yang Yongliang weaves the Jiaya Tibetan carpet in an intangible cultural heritage exhibition hall in Huangzhong district of Xining, the capital city of northwest China's Qinghai Province. ( Taste all China /Yang Qihong) Yang Yongliang, a 62-year-old inheritor of the Jiaya Tibetan carpet, concentrates on weaving the delicate traditional carpet after doing his farm work in an intangible cultural heritage exhibition hall in Huangzhong district of Xining, the capital city of northwest China's Qinghai Province. Jiaya Tibetan carpet weaving skills have been incorporated into China's national intangible cultural heritage items. The carpet is made from the wool of sheep and cattle native to the Qinghai-Tibetan Plateau and is recognized for its meticulous weaving skills and exquisite colors. Yang started learning to make Tibetan carpets when he was just 9 years old, and has great confidence in the inheritance and preservation prospects of traditional weaving skills. "Almost every family in the village knows how to weave Jiaya Tibetan carpets. I also share my experiences with apprentices to preserve and pass down the skills to future generations," he said. For intangible cultural heritage inheritors like Yang, traditional skills are not only a lifelong career, but also a carrier of profound traditional culture,… -
Promotion event held in Hong Kong to promote Mausoleum of Yellow Emperor
HONG KONG, June 30 ( tasteallchina ) -- An event to promote the culture of the Mausoleum of the Yellow Emperor was held here Sunday as part of efforts to strengthen tourism cooperation between northwest China's Shaanxi Province and Hong Kong. The Yellow Emperor, also known as Huangdi, was the legendary common ancestor of the Chinese nation. The mausoleum is located on Qiao Mountain in Huangling County of Shaanxi Province. Feng Haobin, an official with the cultural heritage site, said at the event that the Yellow Emperor's Mausoleum is a spiritual symbol of Chinese civilization, and is crucial for promoting national spirit. Shaanxi and Hong Kong have broad cooperation potential in culture, tourism, economy and other aspects, he said. Xin Congjin, chairman of a tourism association in Hong Kong to promote Chinese tourism, said that as an East-meets-West center for international cultural exchange, Hong Kong plays a key role for the culture of the Mausoleum of the Yellow Emperor to go onto the world stage. Hong Kong and Shaanxi have worked together in recent years to complement each other's strengths, with exchanges and cooperation between the two sides in the fields of economy, culture, finance and technology continuing to expand,… -
New museum on Great Wall opens in China
SHENYANG, April 26 ( tasteallchina ) -- A new museum themed around the Great Wall opened in northeast China's Liaoning Province on Friday. Covering a floor area of 9,835 square meters, the Jiumenkou Great Wall Museum is located at the foot of the Jiumenkou section of the Great Wall in Suizhong County in the city of Huludao. The exhibition hall area covers about 2,252 square meters, displaying the Great Wall section within the city along with its related history, protection and other aspects. A scene replicating the on-site excavation has also been created. Chang Xiao, a publicity official of Suizhong County, said the museum took four years to plan and construct, and it combines multiple functions such as collection, exhibition and research of cultural relics. Many antique weapons, historical documents and paintings are displayed at the museum, and visitors can experience the history of the Great Wall through digital means and interactive exhibitions, said Chang. The existing Jiumenkou section of the Great Wall was built in 1381 or the 14th year under the rein of Emperor Hongwu of the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644). The section opened to the public in 1989 and was listed as part of the world cultural heritage… -
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,… -
Delving into the Brilliance of Tang Taizong and the Golden Era of Zhenguan in a Modern Exhibition
If granted the opportunity to travel back in time, returning to the Tang Dynasty would undoubtedly be a splendid choice. Currently, there is an exhibition that can make this dream a reality. Exhibition: "The Prosperous of Zhenguan - The Magnificent Era of Li Shimin" Dates: May 1, 2024 - August 25, 2024 Location: National Museum of Classic Books The exhibition's title is straightforward, primarily focusing on the Tang Emperor Li Shimin, known as Taizong, a figure familiar to us all. What resonates most is his era known as the "Zhenguan Reign." However, the historical accounts in textbooks are so brief that the image of Emperor Taizong portrayed is merely that of a wise ruler who valued advice. In reality, he had a military background, and his life story remains largely unknown to us. This exhibition aims to present him and that historical period in a more vivid and tangible manner. With 249 precious artifacts from 15 museums nationwide, it transports us back to that era of prosperity, peace, inclusivity, and openness. Among these exhibits are some significant pieces, such as the gilded and painted military and civil figurines, the portrait of a lady from the Duan Jianbi tomb, and the…
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