‘Endless Clouds of Silk Road’
Iran, China showcase arts, history in joint exhibition
A joint exhibition of Iranian and Chinese arts and culture, titled ‘Endless Clouds of Silk Road,’ kicked off on Saturday in Tehran, Iran.
The exhibition showcases a collection of cultural exchange achievements between China and Iran along the ancient Silk Road. It features paintings created by Chinese artists, manuscripts by renowned Chinese authors, and ancient coins used in Silk Road trade, IRNA wrote.
Chinese Ambassador to Iran, Cong Peiwu, attended the opening ceremony and highlighted the historical ties between the two countries. “China and Iran, as two of the world’s ancient civilizations, have been communicating with each other through the Silk Road since a long time ago,” he said. “Such historical ties have created a solid foundation for the two countries’ present cultural exchanges.”
The envoy expressed hope that the successful holding of the exhibition will inject new vitality into China-Iran cultural exchanges, providing more support for the deepening of friendship between the two countries.
Amir Khorakian, Director of the Malek National Library and Museum, welcomed the guests and noted that Iran and China are among the few countries that can boast of a several-thousand-year-old civilization.
He emphasized that despite the long distance between the two countries, communication and relations between the Iranian and Chinese peoples have never been hindered.
Khorakian expressed his gratitude to the Shanghai Museum of Collectible Arts and the Chinese Embassy in Iran for their efforts in organizing the exhibition.
He hoped that the event would mark the beginning of a new chapter in cultural exchanges between the two countries.
Hu Muqing, Director of the Shanghai Museum of Collectible Arts, also spoke at the ceremony, highlighting the importance of cultural exchanges between China and Iran.
He noted that the Shanghai Museum has been a pioneer in promoting global cultural exchanges and has been working to establish connections with countries along the Silk Road.
Muqing expressed his hope that the exhibition would not only promote cultural exchanges but also raise awareness about the Silk Road and its significance.
Chinese artist Zhu Jiefeng, whose works are on display at the exhibition, explained that his goal was to showcase the cultural exchange that took place along the Silk Road.
He thanked the Chinese Embassy and the Malek National Library and Museum for showcasing his works.
Chinese Ambassador Zong Peiwu also spoke at the ceremony, describing the exhibition as a significant achievement in international cultural exchanges.
He thanked all those who contributed to the event and highlighted the historical ties between China and Iran, which date back over 2,000 years.
Zong Peiwu noted that the exhibition showcases not only the culture of the Silk Road but also the cultural identity of both China and Iran. He emphasized that the event would promote cultural understanding and exchanges between the two countries.
Hassan Fartousi, Secretary-General of the Iranian National Commission for UNESCO, also attended the ceremony and expressed his delight at the event. He noted that cultural flourishing has always taken place through international exchanges and highlighted the significance of the Silk Road in promoting cultural exchange.
The exhibition will run until November 10 at the Malek National Library and Museum.