Civilizations are colorful because of exchanges, and civilizations are enriched by mutual learning. On the morning of December 3, the first "Liangzhu Forum" with the theme of "Practicing the Global Civilization Initiative and Promoting Exchanges and Mutual Learning among Civilizations" opened, and more than 300 Chinese and foreign guests gathered at the Liangzhu site, and civilization exchanges became the main theme of the dialogue.
Eagerly awaited people-to-people exchanges.
The Liangzhu Forum is an important measure for China to deepen the dialogue between civilizations and civilizations with the Belt and Road countries.
We need to use tourism as a medium to deepen people-to-people exchanges, strengthen country-to-country and city-to-city ties, and work together to create jobs and improve people's livelihood and well-being. "The Silk Road Tourism Cities Alliance has received positive responses from all parties, which shows that deepening people-to-people exchanges has become an international consensus and reflects people's warm expectations." ”
On December 3, the mayor of Iguaçu, Brazil, Hico Blasileno, spoke at the "Liangzhu Forum". Photo by Xinhua News Agency reporter Huang Zongzhi
Libraries have been around for thousands of years, and it enables people to appreciate the past, understand the present, and look to the future, providing lifelong learning and Xi opportunities for all. Library shelves are filled with more than just books, they are cultural journeys that take people across geographical boundaries. Chen Huixin, Executive Director of the National Library of Qatar, said that in order to continuously improve library services, it is necessary to carry out in-depth knowledge sharing in the field of libraries in various countries.
Greece and China are both ancient civilizations and both can benefit from recognizing and appreciating each other's cultural treasures. Stella Claisolak, Director of the Archaeological Museum of Heraklion in Greece, said, "As guardians of cultural heritage, museums in all countries should actively carry out transnational activities and serve as 'cultural ambassadors' for exchanges and mutual learning." ”
The reporter learned from the Zhejiang Provincial Department of Culture and Tourism that in the past 10 years, the exchange and cooperation mechanism based on the local area has also been promoted in multiple dimensions. Relying on China-Central and Eastern Europe, China-Arab countries, China-Africa and other foreign cooperation mechanisms, Zhejiang has actively participated in many people-to-people exchange activities through ministerial and provincial cooperation mechanisms, such as the "Zeguo on the Cloud - Liangzhu Civilization Online Theme Exhibition" released by a number of overseas Chinese cultural centers, which has opened a window of digital wisdom for the world to understand Liangzhu civilization.
Art is a language that does not need to be translated.
Before the opening of the first "Liangzhu Forum", more than 80 foreign artists set off from the ancient city of Liangzhu to participate in the "Silk Road" visit to China, passing through West Lake, Grand Canal, Nanxun, Yucun, Lanting, Lu Xun's former residence and other places, and deeply appreciated the diversity and richness of Chinese history, culture and art. Subsequently, they started their creations and had in-depth exchanges at the artist sub-forum of this year's "Liangzhu Forum".
On December 3rd, foreign artists were invited to attend the first "Liangzhu Forum". Photo by Xinhua News Agency reporter Huang Zongzhi
Yu Jiadi, Secretary of the Party Committee and Vice Dean of the School of Visual Communication of the China Academy of Art, led the team to design a visual image for the sub-forum, which means "the contour of art and the stratosphere of civilization". "Many Chinese and foreign artists have talked about a point of view, the 'Belt and Road' is not only a road, but also the trajectory of human life, so we chose lines, through the entanglement of lines, to reflect the form of 'you have me, I have you'. Yu Jiadi said.
When I saw Chinese painters painting tulips in ink, I felt a different kind of beauty. "We will continue to promote the exchange of artists between the two countries, because we firmly believe that cultural exchange and artistic language have great power." ”
Art is a language that does not need translation, it has silent and lasting power. In particular, painting is highly inclusive and is an effective means to carry out cultural exchanges and mutual learning between civilizations. Han Xu, vice president of the China Academy of Art, holds the same view, "We welcome Chinese and foreign artists to talk about art in Liangzhu and understand each other's cultural roots and ways of thinking." ”
We are willing to continue our efforts for cultural dialogue.
The Liangzhu Forum provides a magnificent platform for promoting intercultural dialogue, an important mechanism for promoting international cooperation, and a dynamic value channel. Speaking at the main forum, Yijie Arika, Director of International Relations at the Albanian Jazz Festival, said, "We have joined the Silk Road International Arts Festival Alliance and are willing to continue to work to promote intercultural dialogue. ”
On December 3, the Director of International Relations of the Albanian Jazz Festival, Yijie Arika, spoke at the "Liangzhu Forum". Photo by Xinhua News Agency reporter Huang Zongzhi
In terms of future inter-museum exchanges, Saodat Rukieva, the chief expert of the Uzbek Art Museum, also put forward a lot of suggestions. "We can hold more exchange exhibitions to promote mutual understanding between audiences from all over the world by using classic works, and we can also organize more seminars to form a consensus through the collision of ideas. In addition, it is possible to strengthen the exchange of visits between artists and researchers, and to cooperate in publishing and film production. She said.
We hope to continue to promote cultural cooperation under the mechanism of the Silk Road International Alliance of Theatres, promote the exchange of market information, promote the exchange and sharing of high-quality cultural resources, establish a regular communication and coordination mechanism, continue to strengthen personnel exchanges, and facilitate extensive and in-depth exchanges in theater management, technology, creativity, marketing and other aspects. Ángel Resendez, artistic advisor at the National Palace of Arts of Mexico, said.
At the "Liangzhu Forum" young sinologists sub-forum, sinologists also expressed their desire for in-depth exchanges. "Since 2017, the University of Costa Rica has been promoting and supporting the study of Sinology and Chinese culture through a series of cultural activities, as we believe that cultural exchange is the most important means of promoting mutual learning among civilizations," said Filippo Costantini, Dean of the Faculty of Philosophy of the University of Costa Rica. ”