"Ten Major Events for the Construction of National Cultural Centers in 2022" Released

Release time:Apr 16, 2024 21:08 PM

Today, the 2023 Beijing Cultural Forum, jointly hosted by the Propaganda Department of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, the Beijing Municipal Party Committee, and the Municipal Government, opened in Beijing. At the opening ceremony, the "Ten Major Events for the Construction of National Cultural Centers in 2022" were announced on site.

Among the "Ten Major Events for the Construction of National Cultural Centers in 2022" are:

The opening and closing ceremonies of the Beijing Winter Olympics and Paralympics were filled with splendid cultural performances

"The City of Double Olympics" is forging a splendid chapter, and "One Family in the World" is moving towards the future. In 2022, the Beijing Winter Olympics and Paralympics were successfully held, making Beijing the world's first "City of Two Olympics". At the opening and closing ceremonies, magnificent and spectacular scenes amazed audiences at home and abroad. The poetic countdown to the 24 solar terms, the "ice carved Chinese style doors and windows" that open the door to welcome guests, and the ethereal and beautiful snowflakes... showcased the trustworthy, lovely, and respectable China to the world.

The "Striving for a New Era" themed achievement exhibition has received widespread praise from the public

In September 2022, the "Striving for a New Era" themed achievement exhibition opened at the Beijing Exhibition Hall. A series of physical models, vivid videos, pictures and charts, over 6000 exhibition objects, and a 30000 square meter exhibition area showcase the historic achievements and changes that China has made in the past decade of the new era in a comprehensive and panoramic manner. The achievement exhibition has sparked a wave of public visits, greatly enhancing the confidence and determination of cadres and the masses to advance into the new era.

The Central Headquarters of the National Version Museum of China has been completed in Beijing

Collect a hundred timeless poems and collect a thousand years of legacy. In 2022, the "One General and Three Separate" National Version Museum of China was completed and unveiled simultaneously. The Central Pavilion is backed by Yanshan Mountain and overlooks Jinghua, echoing the Xi'an, Hangzhou, and Guangzhou branches from afar. The National Version Museum of China undertakes the responsibilities of national version resource planning coordination, census collection, collection display, research exchange, and promotion, building a seed bank for inheriting a long civilization and continuing the Chinese culture, and opening another window of civilization to the world to "understand China"

The picture shows the exterior of the Central Headquarters of the National Version Museum of China. Picture: The entire 62 kilometer section of the Beijing Hebei section of the Grand Canal has achieved tourism navigation

The Qianzai Canal runs through the north and south, and the beautiful scenery of Beijing and Hebei is intertwined by water. In June 2022, the entire 62 kilometer section of the Beijing Hebei section of the Grand Canal was opened for tourism, and cultural and tourism resources along the route were better developed and utilized. The ancient canal continues its millennium long cultural heritage, and its unique canal culture is rejuvenated with new vitality. It has drawn a flowing cultural and ecological picture on the blueprint for coordinated development in the Beijing Tianjin Hebei region.

The picture shows the interconnection of the 62 kilometer section of the Beijing Hebei Grand Canal. The first science fiction industry cluster in China has made an overall appearance

Technology has given wings to culture, while science fiction has added new momentum to urban development. In 2022, Beijing will build the first science fiction industry cluster in the country around Shijingshan Shougang Park. The Jin'an Science Fiction Plaza, Digital Art Museum, and Metaverse Park are showcasing exciting performances. The Zhongguancun Science Fiction Industry Innovation Center has made a brilliant debut, with more than 80 science fiction enterprises competing to settle down. The science fiction industry chain and ecosystem have initially formed, and the industry development momentum is strong.


"Ten Major Events for the Construction of National Cultural Centers in 2022" Released

The picture shows the night view of the Science Fiction Industry Cluster in Shougang Park. The first National Reading Conference was successfully held

Reading is at the right time, and the fragrance of books enriches every household. The first National Reading Conference will be held in Beijing from April 23rd to 25th, 2022. The Chinese nation has advocated reading since ancient times, emphasizing the importance of seeking knowledge from facts, sincerity and sincerity, inheriting the never-ending national spirit, and shaping the confident and self strengthening character of the Chinese people. The conference will carry out a series of exhibitions, forums, and reading activities to promote the expansion of coverage and improvement of quality of reading for the whole population, and create a strong atmosphere of "love reading, read good books, and be good at reading" in the whole society.

"Watching Beijing through Drama" has become a new cultural brand in the capital city

New Artistic Exhibition, Boutique Presenting to the People. In 2022, Beijing held the first "Great Drama in Beijing" exhibition season, releasing the first batch of list of great dramas, including 35 offline performances such as "Five Stars Out of the East", "Spring in Yangjialing", "Mountain and Sea Emotions", and "Bell and Drum Tower", as well as 70 cloud exhibitions to meet the audience, providing a platform for art troupes to promote high-quality products, perform good dramas, and re disseminate. Multiple welfare tickets and public welfare venues for college students were launched during the exhibition, allowing more audiences to enter the theater, appreciate the beauty of the stage, and experience the charm of art.

A batch of cultural relics and ancient buildings such as Wanshou Temple have been integrated into the urban living circle

Let cultural relics come to life and pass down their cultural heritage. In 2022, after five years of overall protection and repair, the Wanshou Temple, known as the "Little Forbidden City in the West of Beijing", reopened, recreating the beautiful scenery of the past "Danlou Ganyu, Ji and Da Nei". At the same time, the Beihai Yilan Hall architectural complex and the Memorial Hall of Cao Xueqin's former residence have also been repaired and opened, and the nearly 600 year old Bali Bridge has completed major repairs... Beijing is constantly exploring new paths for the protection and utilization of cultural relics and buildings.

The exhibition "Why China" has attracted widespread attention

Explore the origin of civilization and draw on the power of revival. In 2022, under the guidance of the National Cutural Heritage Administration, the Central Radio and Television Station, in conjunction with the Palace Museum and 29 museums across the country, will hold an exhibition of "How to China" in Beijing, with a total of more than 130 pieces/set of precious cultural relics on display, including He Zun, Changxin Palace Lantern, Tibetan "Four Medical Classics" and other national treasures, telling the origin of Chinese civilization, brilliant achievements and major contributions to human civilization, telling why China is the land of China, why the Chinese nation is great, and why Chinese civilization is immortal.

The first orchid award selection and other activities promote cultural exchange and dialogue

A single flower blooming alone is not spring, a hundred flowers blooming together fills the garden with spring. In 2022, the China Foreign Languages and Culture Bureau initiated the establishment of the Orchid Award, aimed at recognizing and rewarding foreign nationals or institutions engaged in international cultural exchange worldwide. At the same time, a series of foreign exchange activities such as the first International Forum on the Promotion of Chinese Culture, the first Global Media Innovation Forum, the China SCO and Eurasian Youth Elite Exchange and Dialogue have been successfully held, promoting new achievements in cultural exchange and mutual learning.

The selection of the "Ten Major Events for the Construction of National Cultural Centers in 2022" was carried out by the Office of the Leading Group for Promoting the Construction of National Cultural Centers in Beijing, the Propaganda Department of the Beijing Municipal Party Committee, and Xinhua News Agency. The selection activity was officially launched in mid June, with 172 cases publicly solicited from relevant units of the central government, Beijing, and the general public. Among them, 26 cases entered the online voting stage, with a vote volume of nearly 60 million. They were selected through offline evaluation by the expert evaluation committee.

Zhang Zhijun, President of the Association for the Betterment and Progress of the Communist Party of China (ARATS), came to Shanghai to participate in important event competitions | Youth | Activities
Zhang Zhijun, President of the Association for the Betterment and Progress of the Communist Party of China (ARATS), came to Shanghai to participate in important event competitions | Youth | Activities

Yesterday afternoon, the 8th Cross Strait Youth Maker Competition came to an end at Tongji University. The competition, with the theme of "Challenging New Technology and Joining Hands for the Future," attracted 558 young athletes to participate, with a record high scale, including 223 from Taiwan. The competition showcases the scientific and outstanding spirit of young people from both sides of the Taiwan Strait through workshops, on-site production and construction, and achievement display, promoting mutual understanding and friendship among young people from both sides of the Taiwan Strait through cooperation. The competition is guided by the Cross Strait Relations Association, the Taiwan Affairs Office of the Shanghai Municipal People's Government, and the Taiwan Hong Kong Macao Affairs Office of the Fujian Provincial People's Government. It is co hosted by Tongji University, Fengjia University in Taiwan, and Fuzhou University. Zhang Zhijun, President of the Association for the Betterment and Progress of the Communist Party of China (ARATS), Chen Tong, member of the Standing Committee of the Shanghai Municipal Party Committee, and Fang Shou'en, Director of the School Affairs Committee of Tongji University, attended.

Modern Peking Opera "Xiong'an Family" Launches and Arranges Drama Programs | National Peking Opera Theatre | Peking Opera
Modern Peking Opera "Xiong'an Family" Launches and Arranges Drama Programs | National Peking Opera Theatre | Peking Opera

To showcase the hot practice of the construction and development of Xiong'an, the National Peking Opera Academy and the Shijiazhuang Peking Opera Troupe jointly created the modern Peking Opera "Xiong'an Family". On the 25th, the launch ceremony of the drama's founding team was held in Shijiazhuang, Hebei Province. The modern Peking Opera "Xiong'an Family", represented by the protagonist Wang Changshui, tells the story of the Yan and Zhao people's unremitting efforts to build Xiong'an New Area. It vividly records the construction and development of Xiong'an New Area and praises the spirit of daring to contribute to realizing the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation and the Chinese Dream. "Xiong'an Family" is a large-scale realism themed drama that was first collaborated between the National Peking Opera Academy and the Shijiazhuang Peking Opera Troupe. The script was carefully created and polished by playwrights who went deep into the Xiong'an New Area to gather inspiration. Zhang Jianguo, a famous artist from the National Peking Opera Theatre, leads the cast, while other main roles are played by young actors Wu Jiaming, Niu Teng, Wang Xin, and Li Kun from the Shijiazhuang Peking Opera Troupe

Beijing's water sports are heating up, and paddleboarding on the lake has become a new fashion for cooling off. The lake surface | water sports | lake tours
Beijing's water sports are heating up, and paddleboarding on the lake has become a new fashion for cooling off. The lake surface | water sports | lake tours

The warm summer breeze brushed over the lake, and the emerald green water shimmered with ripples. On the lake, the boy looked at the foam paddle at his feet and carefully adjusted his weight, his legs were tense and stiff. After a particularly long few seconds, the tourist, who was obviously a beginner, arched his body and slowly stood up from his kneeling position. Watching the tourists swimming on the lake float past, feeling the cool lake water gently caressing the soles of their feet, he slowly paddled left and right, taking a long sigh of relief. Recently, in the scorching summer of Beijing, many citizens rode paddleboards and kayaks to the lake in Chaoyang Park to experience the charm and coolness of water sports. Paddleboard swimming in the lake is the most suitable way to cool off in summer. Coach Lao Yang of Whale Sports, an outdoor water club, told reporters that every year from May Day holiday to mid September, it is the busiest time on the water surface

98% of Hong Kong people oppose it! Li Jiachao: We will conduct thorough radiation testing on seafood. Japan | Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | Seafood
98% of Hong Kong people oppose it! Li Jiachao: We will conduct thorough radiation testing on seafood. Japan | Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | Seafood

According to Hong Kong media reports, the Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, Li Jiachao, stated on July 11 that food safety issues involve public health and the government will take them very seriously. Li Jiachao pointed out that it is necessary for the government to ensure food safety in Hong Kong and to maintain confidence among the Hong Kong people in food safety. He said that once Japan starts discharging nuclear wastewater, the SAR government will take action to expand the scope of the ban on importing Japanese seafood and conduct thorough radiation testing on seafood. Li Jiachao pointed out that the government has established an expert group for further research, and a cross departmental group led by the Secretary for Administration will formulate corresponding policies on this matter, which is believed to be announced soon. Li Jiachao stated that considering the unpredictability of nuclear wastewater discharge into the sea, no expert can guarantee that it will not affect food safety

An estimated 71 million passengers are expected to be sent nationwide, and railway transportation during the Dragon Boat Festival holiday will start with high-speed trains for passengers
An estimated 71 million passengers are expected to be sent nationwide, and railway transportation during the Dragon Boat Festival holiday will start with high-speed trains for passengers

The reporter learned from China National Railway Group Co., Ltd. that the 5-day railway Dragon Boat Festival holiday transportation will start today. From June 21st to June 25th, the national railway is expected to send 71 million passengers, with a daily average of 14.2 million passengers sent. June 22nd is the peak day of passenger flow, with an estimated 16 million passengers sent. This year's Dragon Boat Festival holiday, the railway department will add 127 night high-speed trains and sleeper trains. From June 21st to 22nd, 108 night high-speed trains will be arranged in popular areas such as Shanghai to Zhengzhou, Shanghai to Nanchang, Hangzhou to Zhengzhou, and Hangzhou to Fuzhou. An additional 18 high-speed sleeper trains will be added daily between popular areas such as Shanghai Hongqiao to Foshan, Guangzhou South, and Zhuhai, Beijing West to Shenzhen North, Zhuhai, and Zhanjiang. Daily high-speed trains will be added between Beijing West to Kunming South, and Kunming South

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