2023-07-06 09:09:02
What would happen when the ancient city of Liangzhu met the Acropolis of Athens? A dialogue between Chinese and Greek civilizations began
When the Chinese civilization with a history of more than 5,000 years meets the Greek civilization, the source of Western civilization, when the “beautiful land in water” Liangzhu ancient city meets the “city-state on a high hill” the Acropolis of Athens, a dialogue between Eastern and Western civilizations, a world This is how the dialogue on protection, inheritance and utilization between heritages is staged.
On July 6th, Hangzhou Liangzhu Day, Liangzhu and the World—”Liangzhu Ancient City Acropolis” Sino-Greek civilization dialogue activity was held in Liangzhu, Yuhang, Hangzhou.
When the ancient city of Liangzhu meets the Acropolis of Athens
“The ancient city of Liangzhu and the Acropolis of Athens are the concentrated expression of the splendid civilizations of China and Greece, and they are the jewels in the crown of their respective cultures. Today, they are both seeking up and down in the protection, research, inheritance and utilization of heritage, and jointly contribute to the progress of human civilization.” Liu Ying, Member of the Standing Committee of the Hangzhou Municipal Party Committee and Secretary of the Yuhang District Party Committee, expressed in her speech that she hoped that the two sides might take this event as an opportunity to allow the cultures of China and Greece, Yuhang and Athens to communicate and learn from each other, so as to continuously improve the cultural undertakings of both parties The level of cooperation, and jointly broaden the road to the progress of human civilization.
Georgios Partheniou, Consul General of Greece in Shanghai, said that both the ancient city of Liangzhu and the Acropolis embody the belief system and model of urban civilization, and they can also form the basis for constructive comparative analysis and research on the multi-dimensional cultural world. This provided both parties with the unique benefit of a deeper understanding, exchange and sharing of cultural insights into Greek and Chinese civilizations.
It spans nearly ten thousand miles and is two thousand years apart. How can China and Greece, Liangzhu and Athens, the ancient city and the Acropolis be harmonious but different, and share the beauty?
In the keynote speech that morning, Wang Wei, member of the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences, director of the Department of History, and chairman of the Chinese Archaeological Society, shared the theme of “the origin and formation of civilization in the lower reaches of the Yangtze River”. By showing the archaeological achievements of the lower reaches of the Yangtze River, he vividly described the historical process behind it——Liangzhu society has entered a civilized society, and it is a holy place to demonstrate the five thousand years of Chinese civilization.
Lydia Koniordou, the former Minister of Culture and Sports of Greece and a famous Greek dramatist, not only mentioned her experience of teaching drama in China, but also marveled at the similarities between Chinese and Greek drama culture.
In addition, there are many guests from China and Greece, who combined their practical experience in their respective fields to discuss Chinese and Greek civilizations. With the help of the round table dialogue, they exchanged and shared around the theme of cultural heritage value protection and interpretation from an interdisciplinary perspective, which deepened their understanding and appreciation of each other’s cultures.
2023 “Hangzhou Liangzhu Day” series activities launched
To commemorate the successful inclusion of Liangzhu Ancient City Ruins in the World Heritage List, July 6th of each year will be set as “Hangzhou Liangzhu Day” from 2020, so as to promote Liangzhu culture into the hearts of more people.
July 6 this year is also the fourth anniversary of the successful application of Liangzhu Ancient City Site as a World Heritage Site. The launching ceremony of the 2023 “Hangzhou Liangzhu Day” event was also held on site.
It is understood that during the 2023 “Hangzhou Liangzhu Day” series of activities, a number of themed activities in various forms, professional standards and social participation will be carried out, including academic research, dialogue and exchange, research and education, exhibitions and public participation. Experience category, etc., aims to popularize and publicize the important value of Liangzhu culture and the important achievements of heritage conservation, research, inheritance and utilization to the public, strive to form a strong atmosphere of extensive social participation and cultural experience shared by the whole people, and further enhance Liangzhu’s unique recognition and cultural heritage. Leadership and global dissemination.
The Liangzhu and the World——”Liangzhu Ancient City Acropolis” Sino-Greek Civilization Dialogue will last for two days. The photo exhibition “Chiseling and Memory—The Contribution of Marble Technique to the Restoration of the Acropolis Monuments” with the theme of cultural relic protection and restoration was also exhibited at Liangzhu Museum from July 14 to October 14. On display at Liangzhu Ancient City Ruins Park. With the support of the Greek Ministry of Culture and Sports, the exhibition features 102 precious archival photos collected by the Acropolis Heritage Conservation Committee and the Acropolis Restoration Committee, demonstrating the contribution of Greek marble technicians to the Acropolis restoration project.
Yang Xiaoping, member of the Party Working Committee and deputy director of the Management Committee of Hangzhou Liangzhu Site Management Area, said that the purpose of holding this China-Greece civilization dialogue event is to build a broad stage dedicated to promoting exchanges and mutual learning between Chinese and Greek civilizations and promoting the development of civilizations in various countries , an open and inclusive place to explore different civilizations and seek common ground while reserving differences.
Author: Reporter Jie Yuejiao Intern Shang Ke Correspondent Yao Huimin Editor: Chief Editor Zhang Jing
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