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Korea Herald
11-07-2025
- Korea Herald
Xinhua Silk Road: China's Liangzhu kicks off dialogue between Chinese, Roman civilizations
BEIJING, July 11, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Coinciding with the 2025 "Hangzhou Liangzhu Day", a cross-cultural dialogue between Liangzhu and Rome, the two ancient cities symbolizing Eastern and Western civilizations, was held on July 6 in Liangzhu, east China's Zhejiang Province. Over 110 Chinese and Italian delegates gathered to explore shared wisdom in ancient city-building and heritage preservation. Both Rome and Liangzhu are not merely scattered "open-air museums" but also "living laboratories" for cultural heritage preservation, said Cristiano Varotti, chief representative of the Italian National Tourist Board (ENIT) in China. Varotti noted that identifying common ground helps lay the foundation for a shared future, fosters mutual understanding, and supports joint efforts to address global challenges. Experts pointed out that Liangzhu embodies the spatial logic of "harmonizing with nature" while Rome showcases a sophisticated water management, both of which provide inspiration for today's urban construction. Civilizational dialogue also involves practical cooperation. Donato Abruzzese, associate professor at the University of Rome Tor Vergata highlighted the application of virtual reality and 3D technologies to minimize physical contact and enhance interaction with heritage sites. Balancing archaeology, conservation, and human development remains pivotal, experts stressed. After touring the Liangzhu Ruins, Olga Di Cagno, an archaeologist and councilor of Rome's Fifth Municipal District, said China's achievements in preserving Liangzhu were truly remarkable. Pledging to disseminate Liangzhu's conservation insights across Italy, Cagno noted that the visit revealed novel heritage protection and value assessment approaches and deemed such exchanges invaluable in the globalized era. In recent years, Liangzhu has continued its "Liangzhu and the World" dialogue initiative, committed to sharing heritage protection and utilization experience, and building platforms for international cultural exchange. In 2023, it dialogued with the Acropolis of Athens, exploring Sino-Greek civilizational roots and advancing cultural synergy. In 2024, it conversed with Spain's historic city of Toledo on revitalizing ancient heritage. Through innovative forms such as the global touring exhibition of "Journey through civilizations: an encounter with Liangzhu" and the "Liangzhu Overseas Jade Database", Liangzhu culture has reached 14 countries and regions, including Greece, Cuba, and Brazil. As experts concluded, preserving cultural heritage is not only about honoring the past, but also about shaping a shared future.
Cision Canada
11-07-2025
- Cision Canada
Xinhua Silk Road: China's Liangzhu kicks off dialogue between Chinese, Roman civilizations
BEIJING, July 11, 2025 /CNW/ -- Coinciding with the 2025 "Hangzhou Liangzhu Day", a cross-cultural dialogue between Liangzhu and Rome, the two ancient cities symbolizing Eastern and Western civilizations, was held on July 6 in Liangzhu, east China's Zhejiang Province. Over 110 Chinese and Italian delegates gathered to explore shared wisdom in ancient city-building and heritage preservation. Both Rome and Liangzhu are not merely scattered "open-air museums" but also "living laboratories" for cultural heritage preservation, said Cristiano Varotti, chief representative of the Italian National Tourist Board (ENIT) in China. Varotti noted that identifying common ground helps lay the foundation for a shared future, fosters mutual understanding, and supports joint efforts to address global challenges. Experts pointed out that Liangzhu embodies the spatial logic of "harmonizing with nature" while Rome showcases a sophisticated water management, both of which provide inspiration for today's urban construction. Civilizational dialogue also involves practical cooperation. Donato Abruzzese, associate professor at the University of Rome Tor Vergata highlighted the application of virtual reality and 3D technologies to minimize physical contact and enhance interaction with heritage sites. Balancing archaeology, conservation, and human development remains pivotal, experts stressed. After touring the Liangzhu Ruins, Olga Di Cagno, an archaeologist and councilor of Rome's Fifth Municipal District, said China's achievements in preserving Liangzhu were truly remarkable. Pledging to disseminate Liangzhu's conservation insights across Italy, Cagno noted that the visit revealed novel heritage protection and value assessment approaches and deemed such exchanges invaluable in the globalized era. In recent years, Liangzhu has continued its "Liangzhu and the World" dialogue initiative, committed to sharing heritage protection and utilization experience, and building platforms for international cultural exchange. In 2023, it dialogued with the Acropolis of Athens, exploring Sino-Greek civilizational roots and advancing cultural synergy. In 2024, it conversed with Spain's historic city of Toledo on revitalizing ancient heritage. Through innovative forms such as the global touring exhibition of "Journey through civilizations: an encounter with Liangzhu" and the "Liangzhu Overseas Jade Database", Liangzhu culture has reached 14 countries and regions, including Greece, Cuba, and Brazil. As experts concluded, preserving cultural heritage is not only about honoring the past, but also about shaping a shared future.
The Wire
07-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The Wire
World Premiere of the 'Quintet of Liangzhu Civilization' Animated Shorts on Liangzhu Day
HANGZHOU, China, July 7, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The annual "Hangzhou Liangzhu Day" returned on July 6, 2025! On July 7, a new animated short series, "The Quintet of Liangzhu Civilization", was released to audiences worldwide. Jointly presented by the Hangzhou Liangzhu Archaeological Site Administrative District Management Committee and the China Center for International Communication Development, and produced by the Central Academy of Fine Arts, this groundbreaking series brings the Liangzhu civilization to life through five distinct shorts, Pottery, Jade, Stone, Agriculture, and Fire, each spotlighting a key element of Liangzhu culture. Five artistic genres—watercolor, colored pencil, printmaking, ink wash, and paper-cutting—infuse each episode with a unique visual identity, telling the stories of Liangzhu's five-thousand-year legacy. It is a fusion of Chinese animation with archaeology, history, and culture, representing a pioneering model in civilizational narrative. The series celebrates the Archaeological Ruins of Liangzhu City, the sacred proof of China's continuous five-millennia civilization, by animating the richness and unique charm of Liangzhu culture. Based on robust historical sources, it not only reconstructs Liangzhu's glory and daily realities, but also portrays the nuanced journeys of characters and their interactions with the civilization's core elements, pottery, jade, stone, agriculture, and fire. The shorts unfold stories about how the young potter "Ye" and the jade worker "Yue" grew; how "Ben" found renewed purpose as a stonemason during his daily practice after his father's passing; and how the Shuyi couple lived a harmonious life. The series reaches its climax as all five protagonists unite within the Liangzhu City to confront a devastating granary fire, weaving together inventive, emotionally resonant tales. With a focus on the features of Liangzhu culture, this series creates a new production paradigm by integrating culture, art, and technology. It harnesses AI technologies during pre-production to refine character and scene design, ensuring a faithful reflection of Liangzhu's cultural heritage. The commitment to hand-drawn artistry, which pairs sophisticated brushwork with Chinese visual language, brings out the Liangzhu cultural flavor in everything from headgear to architecture. Each episode's visual identity is tailored to its specific narrative, breathing new life into these Liangzhu stories. (Disclaimer: The above press release comes to you under an arrangement with PRNewswire and PTI takes no editorial responsibility for the same.). This is an auto-published feed from PTI with no editorial input from The Wire.
Korea Herald
07-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Korea Herald
World Premiere of the "Quintet of Liangzhu Civilization" Animated Shorts on Liangzhu Day
HANGZHOU, China, July 7, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The annual "Hangzhou Liangzhu Day" returned on July 6, 2025! On July 7, a new animated short series, "The Quintet of Liangzhu Civilization", was released to audiences worldwide. Jointly presented by the Hangzhou Liangzhu Archaeological Site Administrative District Management Committee and the China Center for International Communication Development, and produced by the Central Academy of Fine Arts, this groundbreaking series brings the Liangzhu civilization to life through five distinct shorts, Pottery, Jade, Stone, Agriculture, and Fire, each spotlighting a key element of Liangzhu culture. Five artistic genres—watercolor, colored pencil, printmaking, ink wash, and paper-cutting—infuse each episode with a unique visual identity, telling the stories of Liangzhu's five-thousand-year legacy. It is a fusion of Chinese animation with archaeology, history, and culture, representing a pioneering model in civilizational narrative. The series celebrates the Archaeological Ruins of Liangzhu City, the sacred proof of China's continuous five-millennia civilization, by animating the richness and unique charm of Liangzhu culture. Based on robust historical sources, it not only reconstructs Liangzhu's glory and daily realities, but also portrays the nuanced journeys of characters and their interactions with the civilization's core elements, pottery, jade, stone, agriculture, and fire. The shorts unfold stories about how the young potter "Ye" and the jade worker "Yue" grew; how "Ben" found renewed purpose as a stonemason during his daily practice after his father's passing; and how the Shuyi couple lived a harmonious life. The series reaches its climax as all five protagonists unite within the Liangzhu City to confront a devastating granary fire, weaving together inventive, emotionally resonant tales. With a focus on the features of Liangzhu culture, this series creates a new production paradigm by integrating culture, art, and technology. It harnesses AI technologies during pre-production to refine character and scene design, ensuring a faithful reflection of Liangzhu's cultural heritage. The commitment to hand-drawn artistry, which pairs sophisticated brushwork with Chinese visual language, brings out the Liangzhu cultural flavor in everything from headgear to architecture. Each episode's visual identity is tailored to its specific narrative, breathing new life into these Liangzhu stories.
