LISBON, Portugal, July 3, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- In celebration of
the 45th anniversary of diplomatic ties between China and Portugal, the Museu de Marinha in Lisbon is hosting the Special Exhibition of
Song Dynasty Paintings from the China Historical Paintings Series.
The exhibition, which opened on June 24,
2024, is a joint venture between the Zhejiang Provincial
Department of Culture and Tourism and Zhejiang University.
The opening ceremony was attended by a number of dignitaries,
including:
- Xu Wenguang, Member of the Standing Committee of the Zhejiang
Provincial Committee and Executive Vice Governor of Zhejiang Province;
- Lidia Monteiro, Member of the
Board, Turismo de Portugal and
Member of the Board of Directors of Turismo de Portugal;
- Gan Ping, Cultural Counsellor of the Chinese Embassy in
Portugal;
- Xu Peng, First-Class Inspector
from the Zhejiang Provincial Department of Culture and
Tourism;
- Chen Haitao, Deputy Director and First-Class Inspector of
Zhejiang Provincial Development and Reform Commission;
- Wang Hongwei, Deputy Director of
the Department of Foreign Affairs of Zhejiang Provincial People's
Government;
- Miguel Moraes, Trade Marketing
Director at Turismo de Portugal;
and,
- Ricardo Roque, Board Member of
the Port Authority of Lisbon,
alongside approximately 120 guests representing Portugal's vibrant cultural, tourism,
educational, and media sectors.
Visitors to the exhibition can explore four thematic sections:
Twin Peaks Standing Side by Side, The Spiritual Essence
Mirrored in Form, Illustrating History through Images,
and The Auspicious Glow of a Flourishing Era. These sections
collectively feature over a hundred masterpieces from the
Collection of Song Paintings of the Comprehensive Collection of
Ancient Chinese Paintings. High- proof drafts, color-tuned to
perfection, are also on display, offering an intimate look at the
grandeur of ancient Chinese civilization.
Launched in 2022, the Exhibition of Song Dynasty Paintings has
toured internationally, promoting cultural exchange and deepening
the cultural ties between China
and Portugal. This special
exhibition not only marks a historical moment but also aims to
enhance cultural cooperation and friendship between the two
nations.
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