Chinese Embassy in Britain celebrates UN Chinese Language Day to promote cultural exchanges
Time:2024-05-21 18:14:44 Source:politicsViews(143)
A woman attends an event named "Evolution of Chinese Characters" in London, Britain, April 20, 2024. A special exhibition of Chinese characters was launched here on Saturday to celebrate the Chinese Language Day of the United Nations (UN). (Xinhua/Li Ying)
A special exhibition of Chinese characters was launched in London, Britain on Saturday to celebrate the Chinese Language Day of the United Nations (UN).
In his speech at the opening ceremony of the event, minister Yang Xiaoguang of the Chinese Embassy in Britain said that both China and Britain should jointly promote mutual understanding and contribute more positive energy to promoting cultural exchanges and cooperation between the two countries.
Yang added that since the establishment of the ambassadorial diplomatic relations between China and Britain 52 years ago, although the relationship has witnessed ups and downs, the overarching trend has been one of progress, resulting in tangible benefits for both peoples.
In her speech, British sinologist Frances Wood said that language and characters serve as significant barriers to mutual understanding between the two peoples, noting that exhibitions like this offer a chance for people in Britain to enhance their understanding of a culture that highly values calligraphy, and shed light on the modern advancements in character printing.
While viewing the exhibition, Michael Larsen, master of the Worshipful Livery Company of the World Traders of the City of London, highlighted the importance of maintaining an open mind and continuous learning, noting exhibitions such as this one facilitate mutual learning between the two nations.
Cheng Xunchang, one of the exhibition curators and a PhD graduate specializing in typography design at the University of Reading, said that by showcasing evidence of printing technology development, the exhibition allows the public to gain valuable insight into how modern printing technology has influenced Chinese characters.
A woman learns Chinese calligraphy at an event named "Evolution of Chinese Characters" in London, Britain, April 20, 2024. A special exhibition of Chinese characters was launched here on Saturday to celebrate the Chinese Language Day of the United Nations (UN). (Xinhua/Li Ying)
Previous:US overdose deaths dropped in 2023, the first time since 2018
Next:Who is Jacob Zuma, the former South African president disqualified from next week's election?
You may also like
- Amir Khan's £11.5m luxury wedding venue finally hosts its first marriage: Bride arrives on horse
- Government increases support for Ukraine, extends NZDF deployment
- Former owner of gas station chain gets Trump's endorsement in Wisconsin congressional race
- LeBron James scores 37, Anthony Davis finishes with 36 as the Lakers beat Grizzlies 123
- Kevin Pillar gets 1,000th career hit in Angels' win at Texas
- Trump’s hush money trial will test Alvin Bragg's efforts at neutrality
- Tom Watson wants the unity he saw at Masters Champions Dinner for all of golf, end to PGA
- Speaker Johnson to meet with Trump, offers Marjorie Taylor Greene advisory role as own job teeters
- Yu Darvish extends scoreless innings streak to 25 in Padres' 9