Current location:International Interactions news portal > travel
Chinese Language Day celebrated at UN with cultural exhibition
International Interactions news portal2024-05-21 12:14:37【travel】7People 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.
Address of this article:http://turksandcaicosislands.izmirambar.net/content-15e799239.html
Very good!(9778)
Related articles
- Yvette Fielding says her Most Haunted co
- Elon Musk reveals bizarre way he gets to sleep at night
- Millionaire 'James Bond of crypto', 25, reveals how he fled crime
- EAEU serves as independent power center in multipolar world, says Putin
- NBA playoffs: Edwards leads Wolves to 98
- Clarke Schmidt shuts down Rays, Anthony Rizzo drives in both runs in Yankees' 2
- Bully influencer Katherine Asplundh's billionaire in
- Alleged Rushdie attacker, awaiting trial in New York, could still face federal charges, lawyer says
- Sweden beats France, Britain relegated after losing to Norway at hockey worlds
- Bednarek sets the fastest 200m time this year at Doha Diamond League
Popular articles
Recommended
Tom Brady and Jay
Death toll in bombings at displacement camps in eastern Congo rises to at least 35
U.S. House votes to kill motion to remove Speaker Mike Johnson
Sean Burroughs, former MLB player, Little League World Series and Olympic champion, dies at 43
Siblings trying to make US water polo teams for Paris Olympics
PGA CHAMPIONSHIP '24: Justin Thomas gets rare experience playing a major in his hometown
Legal Marijuana Now Party loses major status with Minnesota Supreme Court ruling
Clarke Schmidt shuts down Rays, Anthony Rizzo drives in both runs in Yankees' 2
Links
- Prince Harry and Meghan are in Nigeria to champion the Invictus Games and highlight mental health
- David Beckham talks to Jimmy Kimmel about 'perfect' Lionel Messi joining Inter Miami
- Israeli army carries out airstrikes on eastern Rafah
- Dreaming of living la dolce vita? Non
- Haiti's chaotic gang violence has people seeking solace in Vodou
- Drake shares cryptic post amid ugly feud with Kendrick Lamar
- Man paralyzed after being hit with a Taser while running from police in Colorado sues officer
- Cara Delevingne keeps it casual in white t
- After Weinstein's case was overturned, New York considers strengthening sex crime prosecutions
- Rivals FIRST LOOK: David Tennant shoulders a rifle as he joins co