Why it matters:
The exhibition highlights Iran’s rich cultural heritage and strengthens cultural diplomacy between Iran and China. It serves as a platform for fostering deeper mutual understanding between the two ancient civilizations.
What they’re saying:
Organized by Iran’s Ministry of Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts, alongside China’s Cultural Heritage Exchange Center and the Guangdong Provincial Heritage Administration, officials emphasize the exhibition as a testament to centuries-old cultural exchanges. The event also features artifacts from Guangdong province, illustrating the historical ties and shared artistic influences between Iran and China.
Key points:
- The exhibition showcases 151 artifacts from five Iranian museums, covering millennia of Persian artistic heritage.
- Both Iranian and Chinese artifacts are on display.
- Previously, the exhibition was held in Chengdu, Sichuan province.
Go deeper:
Iran and China, two civilizations with deep historical ties, have engaged in centuries of cultural, artistic, and commercial exchanges. This exhibition symbolizes the continuation of that tradition, fostering closer relations through a shared appreciation of heritage and art.
Iran Displays "Starry Skies Illuminated" in China
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