China's cultural week in Brussels: a festival of encounters and traditions!

China's cultural week in Brussels: a festival of encounters and traditions!

Brüssel, Belgien - On Tuesday, June 13, 2025, the opening ceremony of “An Encounter with Chinese Culture: Jiangsu Week of the Grand Canal Culture” took place in Brussels. This event is organized by the province of Jiangsu and is part of the celebrations for the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relationships between China and the European Union. Co -organizers are the representation of China in the EU, the information office of the People's Government of the Province of Jiangsu and the Jiangsu International Culture Association. ots reports that ...

The opening ceremony was enriched by various cultural performances. A highlight was the approximately eight -meter -long sand picture created by the sand artist He Liping. On the left side of the picture, Belgian symbols such as Bruges, smurfs on the atomium and the European landmark are shown. The right side represents the channel culture in Changzhou and Wuxi, two cities in Jiangsu, and shows panda bears and cherry blossoms. china daily reports that ...

cultural connections and historical roots

Cao Weiping, an artist for tea nacks from Changzhou, gave insights into the over 1,400-year tradition of tea snacks that have their origin in the Tang dynasty. These artistically carved treats are designed in the form of seasonal fruits and reflect the cultural deep China. ots emphasizes that ...

The event also attracted international guests. The Spanish violinist Marina Martin visited the exhibition "Millennia-Old Canal, Charm of Jiangsu" and showed a lot of interest in Chinese musical instruments, especially the Eru. She expressed that music is a universal medium, the borders overcomes and promotes understanding between free cultures. Ambroise Marcais, a master student from France, also explained his enthusiasm for China and his interest in a bike tour along the Grand Canal in Jiangsu. china daily adds that ...

political dimensions and cultural exchange

In the opening ceremony, Xu Ying, President of the Jiangsu International Culture Association, emphasized the relevance of the event in the headquarters of the EU. Ambassador Cai Run explained that the canal was a cultural symbol that promotes the exchange between civilizations. Former Belgian Prime Minister Yves Leterme spoke about the long -term history of the cooperation between Belgium and China, which is further strengthened by such cultural initiatives. Cultural exchange addresses that ...

Due to the focus on intercultural dialogue and cooperation, the event not only shows China's cultural treasures, but also underlines the importance of multilateralist relationships in the current geopolitical landscape. Such initiatives are essential to deepen the cooperation between the global south and the global north.