Current location:entertainment >>
Chinese Language Day celebrated at UN with cultural exhibition
entertainment8People have gathered around
IntroductionGuests pose for photo at a Chinese cultural exhibition to mark the 15th UN Chinese Language Day at t ...
Guests pose for photo at a Chinese cultural exhibition to mark the 15th UN Chinese Language Day at the United Nations, on April 19, 2024. (Xinhua)
Chinese, one of the six official languages of the United Nations (UN) and used by nearly a fifth of the world's population, is an essential part of human cultural heritage, Denis Francis, president of the 78th session of the UN General Assembly, said here Friday at a Chinese cultural exhibition.
The event, themed "Encountering Chinese Characters, Harmony and Coexistence," was hosted by the Chinese city of Nanjing, capital of Jiangsu Province, to mark the 15th UN Chinese Language Day.
The exhibition offered an immersive cultural experience that combined Chinese calligraphy, painting, music and tea.
Language is not just a means of communication but also a bridge connecting people and cultures, thereby enriching our life experiences, said Francis, who shared his experience with Chinese calligraphy.
"During my visit to China in January this year, I had the opportunity to try calligraphy. I wrote the Chinese character 'Fu,' meaning 'happiness,'" he said.
The UN's Language Days, created in 2010, celebrate multilingualism and cultural diversity and promote the equal use of the organization's six official languages: Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian and Spanish.
The date for the Chinese Language Day was selected from Guyu, or Grain Rain, the sixth of the 24 solar terms in the traditional Chinese lunar calendar, to pay tribute to Cangjie, a legendary figure in ancient China said to be the inventor of Chinese characters.
The exhibition was divided into three sections, exploring the historical evolution, artistic representation, and innovative design of Chinese characters.
Chinese and foreign musicians performed traditional Chinese music pieces such as "Plum Blossom Melody" and "Jasmine Flower."
In addition, visitors could engage directly with Chinese culture through activities like calligraphy and tea tasting.
"I believe everyone will not only appreciate the long heritage and unique charm of Chinese characters but also feel the vibrant contemporary energy radiating from Chinese cities like Nanjing," said Fu Cong, China's permanent representative to the UN.
Fu said that the allure of the Chinese language and civilization has become even more appreciated with significant contribution to human progress.
Tags:
Reprint:Friends are welcome to share on the Internet, but please indicate the source of the article when reprinting it.“Global Glimmer news portal”。http://colombia.popular-vines.com/news-15e799239.html
Related articles
Not so Cool Britannia! Noel Gallagher gives damning verdict on Keir Starmer
entertainmentNoel Gallagher has insisted he would still back Tony Blair for PM - as he warned Keir Starmer not to ...
Read moreA scroll for the king, a website for the people: Coronation document to be released digitally
entertainmentLONDON (AP) — It is a record fit for a king, but it’s going online for everyone to see.King Charles ...
Read moreChina's online literature users exceed 500 million
entertainmentThe number of China's online literature users has surpassed 500 million as of 2023, according to ...
Read more
Popular articles
- Macron is making a surprise trip to New Caledonia amid deadly unrest and indigenous frustration
- Mike Yaz homers at Fenway after visit from Hall of Fame grandfather; Giants beat Red Sox 3
- Fraudster ex
- Average game time drops 1 minute to 2:36 in second season of MLB pitch clock
- FDIC chairman Martin Gruenberg to step down, White House says
- A scroll for the king, a website for the people: Coronation document to be released digitally
Latest articles
Flight attendant reveals why plane passengers should NEVER fall asleep before take off
North Carolina congressional candidate suspends campaign days before primary runoff
Mexican cops find tents, question people in the case of 2 Australians, 1 American missing in Baja
China flays overseas talk about 'overcapacity'
Sienna Miller's lookalike daughter Marlowe, 11, makes her first ever red carpet appearance
Country makes solar affordable worldwide
LINKS
- Highlights of Beijing 2022 Paralymic Torch Relay and Flame Lighting Ceremony
- Apps simplify expense steps for foreign users
- Sanyuesan: Folk art feasts across China
- Xi Congratulates Mirziyoyev on Election as Uzbek President
- China boosts COVID
- China welcomes global enterprises at consumer expo in Haikou
- China will not peak as forecasted by the 'China peak theory': FM spokesperson
- New regulation to protect consumers' rights in emerging ecommerce market
- Key projects under construction in Heilongjiang, NE China
- Hongqimen bridge under construction in Guangdong