Madrid, November 4th (Xinhua) – The “Water Charm Jiangsu” Cultural Tourism Promotion Conference and the “Weaving Water into Brocade, Oriental Elegance” Embroidery Art Exhibition opened on the 4th at the Chinese Cultural Center in Madrid.
This event is jointly organized by the Jiangsu Provincial Department of Culture and Tourism and the Madrid Chinese Cultural Center. Hundreds of guests gathered together to immerse themselves in the unique charm of Chinese culture and the poetic charm of Jiangnan’s water towns.
Chen Zhongwei, Vice Governor of the People’s Government of Jiangsu Province, said in a speech that “the sea” and “silk” have jointly witnessed the communication and mutual understanding between Jiangsu and Spain in history, and now continue to write new stories in both places in new forms such as the “the Belt and Road” initiative. He hopes to use water as a medium and brocade as a belt, inviting new and old friends from Spain to Jiangsu to witness the profound and long-lasting friendship between the two sides.
Chinese Ambassador to Spain Yao Jing stated in his speech that China and Spain have many similarities, with warm and friendly peoples, diverse cultures, and bilateral relations rooted in mutual understanding and friendship. He believes that under such a social and cultural background, the exchange and cooperation between the two sides will further enhance the comprehensive strategic partnership between China and the West.
Savine Schwanz, Deputy Director of the Madrid Municipal Government Tourism Bureau, said that China is one of the extremely important tourist source markets for Madrid. In recent years, the number of Chinese tourists received by the city has been continuously increasing, and the flight connections between Madrid and China have also been continuously strengthened. She hopes that Madrid can have more cooperation and exchanges with China, making the Spanish capital a unique destination for Chinese tourists.
At the promotion event, a beautifully crafted cultural and tourism promotional video titled “Water Charm Jiangsu” was played, and creative dance “Dance of the Golden Fan” was presented to the audience by Chinese and Western artists. The Weaving and Embroidery Art Exhibition presents the rich cultural characteristics of Jiangsu region through various forms such as pictures, videos, models, physical exhibits, and live performances. It is reported that the embroidery art exhibition will last until the 25th.