Paris, France – The exhibition “Thematic Collection of Cultural Exchange Along Silk” will open on December 4th local time.
The exhibition “Streets: Architecture, Monuments and Urban Planning” co-sponsored by the Nanjing Municipal People's Government and UNESCO opened at the UNESCO headquarters in Paris.
It essentially introduces the latest published volume “Architecture, Monuments and Urban Planning” of the UNESCO flagship project “Thematic Collection of Cultural Exchanges along the Silk Roads”, which deals with architecture, monuments, urban planning and construction along the Silk Road and the cultural and technological exchanges between the different civilizations along this route over the centuries.
“(This volume) not only illuminates the beauty of the Silk Roads, it also introduces us to the diverse facets of human creation.” Gabriela Ramos, UNESCO Deputy Director-General for Social and Human Sciences, said in her speech: “We have been working for many We have been working with Nanjing for years and hope that cooperation with Nanjing will go beyond simply exploring cultural heritage content and strengthen relations in building a platform for peace and sustainable dialogue. »
Yang Xinyu, Ambassador and Permanent Delegate of China to UNESCO, said: “In this publication, we can trace the development of civilizations and the common pursuit of all people for the dream of peace and prosperity.” »
“The protection of cultural heritage and international cooperation are an integral part of cultural exchange between East and West. » Wang Xiaoyan, director of the Information Office of the Nanjing Municipal People's Government, said in his opening speech that in 2022, Nanjing cooperated with the UNESCO Silk Road Program to jointly compile the “Thematic Collection of Cultural Exchanges along the Silk Roads: Architecture, Monuments and Urban Planning.” “, which invites renowned experts in the fields of architecture and monuments from around the world to follow the historical traces and geographical aspects of architectural exchanges along the Silk Road.
As reported, Nanjing has worked closely with UNESCO in recent years to contribute to China's strength and Chinese solutions to promote peace and sustainable development through activities such as the World Exhibition of Historical and Cultural Cities, the International Youth Forum for Creativity and Cultural Heritage, the Nanjing Peace Forum and the Yangtze Culture Forum.
