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Abundant programs covering wide range of subject, like film, drama, dance, music, exhibition, environmental protection, education and research, science and technology, etc. will be presented throuhout China during the ENTIRE year of 2006.
The cultural event is designed to promote the bilateral
ties and mutual understanding between the Italian and Chinese peoples,
and promote Italian fashion, food, furniture, design and tourism.
The Year of Italy will be carried out in many Chinese
cities including Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Tianjin, Hong Kong, Shenyang,
Harbin, Ningbo, and Suzhou, with many state-of-the-art exhibitions and
performances such as the Italian Renaissance art exhibition, the exhibition
of avant-garde art from Venice Biennale, and the performance of the La
Scala opera house of Milan in the Chinese capital of Beijing and other
Chinese cities.
From Jan. 14 to 23, a total of 86 paintings, sculptures
and tapestries of Italian Renaissance masters represented by Leonardo da
Vinci, Raphael and Titian, will be on display at the Italian Renaissance
art exhibition in the Millennium World Art Museum of the Centennial in
Beijing.
Coinciding with the Year of Italy in China, China will
also host a series of activities in Italy, such as giving the show on Chinese
relics, establishing a research institute on Chinese study, etc. The themeof
this year's Venice Carnival will also focus on China.
No mention was made of any tribute to "Marco Polo", certainly Italy's most famous traveler to China!! :) :)
"Year of Italy in China" launched in Beijing
BEIJING, Jan. 19 (Xinhuanet) -- "The
Year of Italy in China", a cultural gala co-organized by China and Italy,
opened here Thursday in a concert featuring the great composers of Italian
Opera.
"In the unforgettable melody that
best represents the cultural identity of Italy, the Chinese people will
have a better understanding of Italy and its people," said Chinese Cultural
Minister Sun Jiazheng at a joint press conference before the concert.
Sun said the proposal of the Year
of Italy in China was jointly raised and approved by the two sides during
Italian President Ciampi's visit to China in 2004. With the joint efforts
of the two sides during the past year, the cultural event came with abundant
programs covering wide range of subject, like film, drama, dance, music,
exhibition, environmental protection, education and research, science and
technology, etc.
"The cultural event is designed to
open wide a window for the Chinese people to look into the Italian people's
life and thoughts in the modern times, thus promoting the bilateral ties
and mutual understanding between the peoples," said Italian Minister of
Cultural Heritage Buttiglione.
He said that the Year of Italy will
be carried out in many Chinese cities including Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou,
Tianjin, Hong Kong, Shenyang, Harbin, Ningbo, and Suzhou, with many state-of-the-art
exhibitions and performances such as the Italian Renaissance art exhibition,
the exhibition of avant-garde art from Venice Biennale, and the performance
of the La Scala opera house of Milan in the Chinese capital of Beijing
and other Chinese cities.
From Jan. 14 to 23, a total of 86
paintings, sculptures and tapestries of Italian Renaissance masters represented
by Leonardo da Vinci, Raphael and Titian, will be on display at the Italian
Renaissance art exhibition in the Millennium World Art Museum of the Centennial
Altar in Beijing.
Buttiglione said China became one
of the most important powers in the world. The rapid progress in China
never posed a threat to other countries, but offered great opportunities
to the whole world.
Following the "Year of France in China,"
Italy became the second European Union country to hold a culture-year event
in China to promote bilateral exchanges and cooperation.
"Italy believed that China would play
a more positive role in maintaining the world peace and stability, therefore
we always advocated that Europe should further develop its ties with China,"
he said.
Apart from the cultural demonstration,
Italian entrepreneurs will also participate in economic forums and expositions
to introduce the advanced experience in sustainable development and environmental
protection. Local governments and organizations in Italy will also host
activities to promote Italian fashion, food, furniture, design and tourism.
Chinese Culture Minister Sun revealed
at the same time with the Year of Italy in China, China will also host
a series of activities in Italy, such as giving the show on Chinese relics,
establishing a research institute on Chinese study, etc. The themeof this
year's Venice Carnival will also focus on China.
"Facing the great challenges brought
by the globalization, we should use our wisdom and communicate with each
other through political dialogues in which cultural exchange is the most
effective way," said Buttiglione.
http://news.xinhuanet.com/english/
2006-01/20/content_4075081.htm