People visit Asian Culture and Tourism Exhibition in Beijing
As for the “clash of civilizations” hyped by the US in recent days, it is more about a strategy serving a handful US politicians' unrealistic fantasies rather than a civilization theory and it can by no means represent public opinion.
Under the theme of "exchange, mutual learning and harmonious co-development", the Asian Culture and Tourism Exhibition features themed exhibitions, cultural performances, culture and tourism forums, trade talks about culture and tourism products, world heritage image exhibitions and the promotion of guest-of-honour countries and themed cities.
Themed "promoting mutual leaning and exchanges among Asian civilizations through Film and TV", the Asian Film and TV Week comprises Launch Ceremony, Masters in Conversation, Asian Film Week 2019 and Broadcasting of TV Programs.
Visitors view an art work during the Asian Digital Art Exhibition held in Beijing, capital of China, May 16, 2019. The exhibition, part of the cultural activities of the Conference on Dialogue of Asian Civilizations, kicked off on Thursday. Works of 30 artists from 12 countries and regions are on show during the exhibition. (Photos: Xinhua)
Themed "Civilization diversity and civilization dialog", a joint exhibition of Asian civilizations is held on the campuses of prestigious Chinese universities such as Peking University, Tsinghwa University, Beijing Normal University, Beijing Foreign Studies University, Fudan University, Shangdong University, Beijing Language and Culture University, Shanghai International Studies University and The Central Academy of Drama.
Asian Civilization Exhibitions (Art) are held with "Shared Inspiration: Asian Art Exhibition" as its main exhibition, and other exhibitions including "Civilizations & Craftsman Spirit - Asian Intangible Cultural Heritage Exhibition" as supporting ones.
The Joint Exhibition of Asian Civilizations (Artifact Exhibition Series) features the theme of "brilliant Asian civilizations: exploring historical origins and promoting shared diversity".
Aiming at presenting cultural diversity and enhancing mutual learning among Asian countries, the Asian Cultural Festival will bring various art forms including music, dance, and drama to audiences.
The Asian Civilization Parade, themed "Asian Civilization, Global Integration", consists of three parts: miniature landscape floats, landscape interaction and a costume show.
Visitors view Thai food during the Asian Cuisine Festival at the Olympic Park in Beijing, capital of China, May 16, 2019. The week-long Asian Cuisine Festival, as part of the Conference on Dialogue of Asian Civilizations (CDAC), was held in four cities of Beijing, Hangzhou, Chengdu and Guangzhou. (Xinhua/Zhang Chenlin)
With the theme of "tasting delicious Asian cuisines, enjoying the beautiful scenery of Beijing and appreciating the culture of the ancient capital", the Asian Cuisine Festival in Beijing mainly centers on three areas of cuisine culture: taste, technique and utensil etiquette.
Themed "trace the origin of gourmet food and share the distinctive characteristics", the Chengdu Asian Food Festival, which is a global cultural event with high popularity, showcases the culture and history of well-known Sichuan cuisine, so as to enhance people's interest in and understanding of Sichuan food and Chinese culture.
The Asian Cuisine Festival · Guangzhou (ACFGZ) will be held. Under the slogan "Enjoying Asian Cuisine and Savoring the Taste of the Millennium Flower City", the ACFGZ will introduce the foods of Guangzhou and promote Chinese cuisine as well as cross-cultural communication among Asian countries.
With the theme of seeking harmony in the culture of Asian cuisines, Gourmet Hangzhou Asian Food Festival will hold a series of exhibitions featuring special Asian food, food culture, local Hangzhou delicacies and tableware.