Blooming the Splendor of Cultural Confidence and Self Strengthening in the Era - A Frontline Observation of Nationalities | Culture | Self Strengthening from the "First Exhibition of Chinese Culture"
Culture promotes national prosperity, culture strengthens national strength. On June 7th, the first Cultural Power Construction Summit Forum and the 19th China International Cultural Industry Expo and Trade Fair opened.
In his congratulatory letter to the first Summit Forum on Building a Cultural Power, General Secretary Xi Jinping stressed that at a new historical starting point, we will continue to promote cultural prosperity, build a cultural power, build the modern civilization of the Chinese nation, and constantly promote exchanges and mutual learning among human civilizations. to inject strong spiritual strength into the building of a powerful country and the rejuvenation of the nation.
Behind each literary and artistic masterpiece and cultural feast, lies the increasing prosperity of China's cultural industry in the new era, the continuous burst of innovative and creative vitality in the culture of the whole nation, and the permanent charm and style of the times that Chinese culture is demonstrating in confidence and self-improvement.
Continuing to promote cultural prosperity at a new historical starting point
Meet friends through literature and explore the world with a broad perspective. As the highest standard, largest scale, most effective and influential exhibition in the field of Chinese cultural industry, the Cultural Expo, known as the "Number One Exhibition of Chinese Culture", can be regarded as a "microcosm" of the latest achievements and cutting-edge development trends in the national cultural industry.
On June 7th, the 19th Cultural Expo opened in Shenzhen. Photo by Xinhua News Agency reporter Liang Xu
Attracting over 100000 cultural and creative industry exhibits from both domestic and international markets, the number of exhibitors has increased from over 700 in the first edition to 3596, and the number of countries and regions visited, exhibited, and purchased has increased from over 10 to 108... Since its establishment in 2004, the scale of exhibitions, the number of visitors, the degree of internationalization, and transaction results of the Cultural and Creative Industry Expo have continuously increased, becoming an important engine for promoting the development of China's cultural industry, an important platform for promoting Chinese culture to go global, and an important window for expanding cultural openness to the outside world.
From hospitable Shandong to harmonious Xinjiang, from innovative Anhui to vibrant Sichuan... The various exhibition halls at the Cultural Expo showcase new highlights in the development of China's cultural industry.
Within the Guangdong Hong Kong Macao Greater Bay Area Pavilion, hundreds of Guangdong cultural products, Hong Kong creative design works, and Macau cultural and creative brands gather together. Guangdong, Hong Kong, and Macao work together to showcase the cultural achievements of the Greater Bay Area to the world.
On June 8th, the audience watched the exhibition in the Guangdong Hong Kong Macao Greater Bay Area Pavilion of the Cultural and Industrial Fair. Photo by Xinhua News Agency reporter Liang Xu
The Cultural Expo, spanning nineteen years, records the excellent achievements of cultural enterprises in their hard work and depicts the turbulent journey of the development and growth of the cultural industry.
With the effective implementation of cultural industry policies in our country, the demand for cultural consumption is rapidly releasing, the cultural entertainment and leisure service industry is recovering significantly, new cultural formats are flourishing, and the profits of cultural enterprises are achieving rapid growth. According to data from the National Bureau of Statistics, in the first quarter of this year, cultural and related industry enterprises above designated size in China achieved a revenue of 2881.6 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 4.0%, with a growth rate 3.1 percentage points faster than the full year of 2022.
The list of the "Top 30 National Cultural Enterprises" released on the 7th shows that backbone cultural enterprises have fully, accurately, and comprehensively implemented the new development concept, actively served and integrated into the new development pattern, adhered to integrity and innovation, actively made progress, and insisted on putting social benefits first, achieving a double harvest of social and economic benefits.
Guangdong Publishing Group, which was selected for the list, not only created the Huacheng College of Literature's big IP and launched the "My Home in China" series of readers for the Greater Bay Area, but also achieved significant results in the professionalization, specialization, and branding reform of mass publishing. It also achieved a "bumper harvest" in net assets, operating revenue, and net profit: compared with five years ago, the three operating indicators in 2022 increased by 132%, 161%, and 74%, respectively.
On June 8th, the audience watched the exhibition at the Huacheng College of Literature and Art of Guangdong Publishing Group at the Cultural Expo. Photo by Xinhua News Agency reporter Liang Xu
The host city of Shenzhen has spawned a large number of high-quality cultural industry projects due to the Cultural Expo, which has strengthened the strength of the local cultural industry. In 2022, the added value of Shenzhen's cultural industry exceeded 260 billion yuan, accounting for 8% of the city's GDP. The number of cultural enterprises exceeded 100000, and the number of employees exceeded 1 million.
To showcase the permanent charm and contemporary charm of Chinese culture
The Chinese civilization continues the spiritual bloodline of the country and the nation, which requires not only passing on the torch and generations of protection, but also keeping up with the times, innovating, and achieving creative transformation and innovative development.
"Technology+", "Creativity+", "Tourism+"... Through the new expression of traditional culture, the new empowerment of digital technology, and the new brand of cultural and tourism resources, the diverse and innovative convergence of cultural China can be presented in a three-dimensional manner at the Cultural Expo.
In the first second, I was still "touring" the green mountains, clear waters, fields, islands, and ancient villages of Zhejiang. In the second, I was greeted with a mixed aroma of paper and ink... The "overlapping time and space" created by digital means slowly unfolds in the 1353 square meter space of the Zhejiang Exhibition Hall of the China International Cultural Fair. Viewers can "fly over mountains, seas, and lakes in one mirror, and traverse ancient paintings of all dynasties in one second"
On June 8th, the Zhejiang exhibition booth of the China International Cultural and Industrial Fair brought a performance of "Light and Shadow Versatile Ink in Jiangnan" to the audience. Photo by Xinhua News Agency reporter Liang Xu
The digital China exhibition area set up for the first time is not large but highly popular. Zheng Xun, the person in charge of the Digital China exhibition area, said that using more modern technological innovation methods in the inheritance and promotion of traditional culture can enable more people to experience the progress of culture and civilization from ancient and modern places across time, space, and fields.
On June 8th, visitors entered the Digital China exhibition area of the China International Cultural and Industrial Fair to observe the exhibition. Photo by Xinhua News Agency reporter Liang Xu
Yixing Zisha, Longquan Celadon, Hangzhou Embroidery, Dongyang Woodcarving, Huangyang Woodcarving, Kesi, Yunjin, Faxiu, Suzhou Embroidery, Yangzhou Lacquerware... Intangible cultural heritage and craftsmanship from all over the country were showcased at the Cultural Expo. Many excellent traditional cultures are bursting with vitality in the new era, showcasing the historical heritage, ingenuity, Eastern aesthetics, national charm, and Chinese wisdom of Chinese culture.
The "Tang Sancai" ornaments, known as the "treasure of Eastern art" and with a history of more than 1300 years, have attracted the attention of many viewers. Small and cute ornaments that integrate the image of Tang Dynasty ladies are more favored by young people. Gao Shuiwang, a representative inheritor of the Tang Sancai firing technique, said, "We have developed a series of teaching materials called" Tang Sancai Training Courseware "and conducted practical training for primary, secondary, and tertiary schools, allowing Tang Sancai to be passed down from generation to generation."
On June 8th, the audience filmed "Tang Sancai" ornaments at the Cultural Expo. Photo by Xinhua News Agency reporter Liang Xu
Intangible cultural heritage, arts and crafts, traditional art, and contemporary elements complement each other and shine brightly.
"Let excellent traditional culture become more dynamic, and keep pace with the times to get better development." Zheng Chunhui, successor of Putian wood carving, a national intangible cultural heritage project, said that cultural inheritance should root into the soil of traditional culture, draw the essence of thought and culture from it, and on this basis, creative transformation and innovative development can enhance the appeal of traditional culture and reflect the contemporary value of traditional culture.
On June 8th, the audience appreciated Putian woodcarving works at the Cultural Expo. Photo by Xinhua News Agency reporter Liang Xu
Promoting Cultural Exchange and Mutual Learning to Enrich the Hundred Flowers Garden of World Civilizations
Civilization is colorful through communication, and enriched through mutual learning. This year marks the 10th anniversary of the joint construction of the "the Belt and Road" initiative, and more than 300 overseas exhibitors from more than 50 countries and regions have settled in the "Cultural Tourism Consumption Pavilion · the Belt and Road International Pavilion" of ICIF. Zeng Xianglai, Director of the Office of the Organizing Committee of the China International Fair for Cultural Heritage, said that in addition to on-site coordination with exhibitors and buyers from both domestic and international markets, the organizers also invited 20000 overseas professional visitors from 108 countries and regions to participate online and offline.
On June 8, dancers presented a wonderful performance to the audience at the "Cultural Tourism Consumption Pavilion · the Belt and Road International Pavilion" of ICIF. Photo by Xinhua News Agency reporter Liang Xu
Many overseas exhibitors have expressed that participating in the Cultural Expo not only meets many customers from China and around the world, but also firsthand experiences the diversity and beauty of cultural exchange and mutual learning.
Zheng Guanghao, a director of the Korean Traditional Culture Industry Research Institute who has been to the Cultural and Creative Industry Fair for the fifth time, told reporters that they have organized 10 traditional Korean cultural companies to participate in the exhibition. "The Cultural and Creative Industry Fair can create an effective communication bridge and hope to introduce more traditional Korean goods and culture to China.".
On June 8th, the audience learned about traditional Korean goods and culture at the Cultural Expo. Photo by Xinhua News Agency reporter Liang Xu
Exhibitor Madi from Iran introduced exhibits such as Persian carpets and saffron to the audience in front of the booth. He said that the the Belt and Road initiative proposed by China reminded him of the ancient Silk Road in the East. "This is a great idea that can enhance communication and understanding between countries with different cultures. We hope that China and Iran will continue to develop cultural exchanges in the future and enhance the friendship between the two peoples."
On June 8th, exhibitors from Iran organized carpets at the Iranian booth of the 19th China International Cultural Fair. Photo by Xinhua News Agency reporter Mao Siqian
At the booth in Brazil, a cool backpack caught a lot of attention. This backpack product with LED screens, named "Iron Man", is produced in Shenzhen and is selling well in South America. Ge Xiaoling, the head of China liaison at the Brazilian China Cultural Exchange Association, said that such cross-cultural "hot selling" phenomenon is not uncommon in cultural trade between China and Pakistan.
On June 8th, a backpack named "Iron Man" with LED screens was displayed at the Brazil booth of the China International Cultural and Industrial Fair. The backpack, named "Iron Man," was produced in Shenzhen and has been selling well in South America. Photo by Xinhua News Agency reporter Liang Xu
Either bringing their proud designs and products to China to search for the market, or hoping to bring back cultural elements with Chinese characteristics to their respective countries and regions, an increasing number of overseas exhibitors and cultural exhibits indicate that the Cultural Expo is becoming an important platform for world civilization exchange and mutual learning.
"Harmony is born, no harmony is born." Zhao Tingyang, a member of the academic department of the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences, said in his speech at the first Cultural Power Construction Summit Forum that different civilizations should improve each other and absorb the most prominent advantages of different civilizations.
Strive to build modern civilization of the Chinese nation
Strengthening cultural confidence ultimately lies in forging new brilliance in culture and creating new forms of civilization.
At the entrance of the exhibition hall of the Cultural Expo, the banner "Undertaking the New Era and New Cultural Mission to Build Modern Chinese Civilization" is eye-catching.
"Promoting Cultural Confidence and Self Strengthening," "Creating a New Era of Literary and Art Summit," "Strengthening Cultural Heritage Protection," and "The World Significance of Chinese Civilization." At the first Forum on Building a Strong Cultural Country, experts and scholars from all over the world expressed their opinions and exchanged ideas on themes such as literary creation, protection of historical and cultural heritage, and international communication.
"Over the past century, China has gradually stepped out of the path of Chinese path to modernization, and we are creating this new form of modern civilization," said Chen, president of the Institute of Chinese Studies of Tsinghua University.
Vertical and horizontal, with a cloud like brush, the wind is perfect when setting sail.
Undertaking new missions and striving for new achievements, numerous cultural units and workers have voiced their strong voice of sacrificing themselves for others. The state-owned enterprise OCT Group is committed to building a first-class Chinese cultural brand. General Manager Liu Fengxi stated that the first Cultural Power Construction Summit has injected strong development momentum into the cultural tourism industry, and cultural enterprises have become more confident in their culture, steadfastly committed to becoming inheritors and disseminators of Chinese civilization.
Gao Jianping, Dean of the Institute of Aesthetics and Literary Criticism at Shenzhen University, said, "This is an era of great cultural development. We must seize this historical opportunity, enhance our sense of historical mission, make our own contributions in cultural construction and innovation, and turn the treasure of history into the power of reality."
Cultivate a fertile cultural soil and forge ahead on the path of rejuvenation. In the new era, the CPC and the Chinese people are shouldering a new cultural mission to build the modern civilization of the Chinese nation in the process of promoting Chinese path to modernization.
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