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The exhibition “The Forbidden City and the Palace of
Versailles: Exchanges Between China and France in the 17th and
18th Centuries” opened in Beijing
On April 1, 2024, the exhibition “The Forbidden City and the
Palace of Versailles: Exchanges Between China and France in the
17th and 18th Centuries” opened in the Hall of Literary
Brilliance (Wenhua dian) of the Palace Museum, which will run
until June 30.
Both the Forbidden City in Beijing, China, and the Palace of Versailles in Paris, France, have historically served as administrative centers, royal residences, and hubs of culture and arts, leading the zeitgeist of their respective nations. Today, as symbols of their respective national history and culture, they embody distinct cultural traditions and spiritual qualities.
Through three sections—“The Encounter of the Dragon and the Fleur-de-lis,” “The French Landscape in the Forbidden City,” and “Chinese Vogue at the Versailles”—the exhibition traces the historical interactions between China and France from the late 17th to the 18th century.
China and France, though separated by tens of thousands of kilometers, spent an extensive amount of time trying to understand each other and engaging in cultural exchange. Their mutual attraction during that period has remained solidly rooted within unforgettable memories and served as an outstanding example of exchanges and mutual learning among world civilizations. (Source: the official website of the Ministry of Culture and Tourism, and the Palace Museum's official WeChat account)
A photo of exhibitors
exhibition items
Nihao!China: 2024 China’s Grand Canal Tourism Overseas
Promotion Season has officially begun
On the morning of April 2, 2024, the launching ceremony of
Nihao!China: 2024 China’s Grand Canal Tourism Overseas Promotion
Season was held in Wuxi, Jiangsu Province.
After the ceremony, both domestic and foreign guests visited “The Millennia: Old Canal Takes On A New Look” thematic photo exhibition and the “Connecting China, Linking the World” International tourism photo exhibition. They also attended the Grand Canal-themed short video screening held by the National Radio and Television Administration of the People's Republic of China and participated in activities such as the Cultural and Creative Product Market of Grand Canal Intangible Cultural Heritage. Read more
Nihao!China: 2024 China’s Grand Canal Tourism Overseas
Promotion Season has officially begun
Guests are taking part in the activities
Exploring the Elegance of Chinese characters: “The Evolution
of Chinese Characters” opened in London
(A volunteer explains Chinese characters to a visitor.)
Both the Forbidden City in Beijing, China, and the Palace of Versailles in Paris, France, have historically served as administrative centers, royal residences, and hubs of culture and arts, leading the zeitgeist of their respective nations. Today, as symbols of their respective national history and culture, they embody distinct cultural traditions and spiritual qualities.
Through three sections—“The Encounter of the Dragon and the Fleur-de-lis,” “The French Landscape in the Forbidden City,” and “Chinese Vogue at the Versailles”—the exhibition traces the historical interactions between China and France from the late 17th to the 18th century.
China and France, though separated by tens of thousands of kilometers, spent an extensive amount of time trying to understand each other and engaging in cultural exchange. Their mutual attraction during that period has remained solidly rooted within unforgettable memories and served as an outstanding example of exchanges and mutual learning among world civilizations. (Source: the official website of the Ministry of Culture and Tourism, and the Palace Museum's official WeChat account)
Guests are taking part in the activities
After the ceremony, both domestic and foreign guests visited “The Millennia: Old Canal Takes On A New Look” thematic photo exhibition and the “Connecting China, Linking the World” International tourism photo exhibition. They also attended the Grand Canal-themed short video screening held by the National Radio and Television Administration of the People's Republic of China and participated in activities such as the Cultural and Creative Product Market of Grand Canal Intangible Cultural Heritage. Read more
The three-day Paris Book Festival 2024 opened on April 12,
2024, in Paris, France, with 1,150 Chinese books on display
and sale and more than 40 percent of them in French version.
Up to 59 Chinese publishers from Beijing, Shanghai, Hebei, Zhejiang and other places are present at the festival, exhibiting and selling books on such subjects as literature, traditional Chinese culture, and children's books. And many visitors stopped by the Chinese exhibition to browse and purchase books.
Up to 59 Chinese publishers from Beijing, Shanghai, Hebei, Zhejiang and other places are present at the festival, exhibiting and selling books on such subjects as literature, traditional Chinese culture, and children's books. And many visitors stopped by the Chinese exhibition to browse and purchase books.
During the festival, Chinese and French publishers will also
team up to organize a number of activities. Eight well-known
Chinese writers, including Qiao Ye and Shi Yifeng, are
present to communicate with French writers.
(Source: Xinhua News, www.chinaxwcb.com)
The three-day Paris Book Festival 2024 opened on April 12,
2024, in Paris, France, with 1,150 Chinese books on display
and sale and more than 40 percent of them in French version.
Up to 59 Chinese publishers from Beijing, Shanghai, Hebei, Zhejiang and other places are present at the festival, exhibiting and selling books on such subjects as literature, traditional Chinese culture, and children's books. And many visitors stopped by the Chinese exhibition to browse and purchase books.
Up to 59 Chinese publishers from Beijing, Shanghai, Hebei, Zhejiang and other places are present at the festival, exhibiting and selling books on such subjects as literature, traditional Chinese culture, and children's books. And many visitors stopped by the Chinese exhibition to browse and purchase books.