An exhibition on the cultural legacy of Beijing’s double Olympics has been launched in Athens.
The event celebrates the link between the two countries through the Olympic movement and culture.
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The event celebrates the link between the two countries through the Olympic movement and culture.
#china #beijing #athens #greece #olympics
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00:00Kung Fu warriors and Tai Chi masters performed the sounds of traditional Chinese music at the Seraphio Museum in Athens.
00:09The Double Olympics exhibition brought together people from the arts, politics, the business world and the Greek community to discuss the significance of cultural exchanges.
00:21With tensions high and the media often highlighting the negatives, events like this are refreshing.
00:28They showcase the natural connections between cultures and remind us that we share much in common.
00:34This exhibition, in my view, does exactly that, brings this idea to life in the best possible way.
00:40The Seraphio Museum in the heart of the Greek capital showcased an exhibition on the cultural legacy of Beijing's Double Olympics.
00:48This event celebrated China's historic achievement as the first city to host the Games in the summer of 2008 and winter in 2022.
00:59Organized by the Beijing Olympic City Development Association, it featured Olympic memorabilia, stunning photographs of the opening and closing ceremonies, and Chinese artworks that inspired the Games.
01:13Visitors explored traditional Chinese culture through calligraphy, tea ceremonies and paper cutting, forging a stronger cultural bridge between Greece and China.
01:25Everything, when you think about the Olympics, the first word is Greece, and that's why we choose here.
01:32And we believe Greece will love this, Greek people will love this exhibition.
01:37They can read from the photos, from our cultural activities and from other things, know more about China.
01:46While this exhibition celebrated the Olympic spirit, Beijing's unique achievement of hosting the Games twice and the richness of Chinese traditions also served a deeper purpose.
01:59These cultural exchanges lay the foundation for broader collaboration and mutual understanding.
02:06Investments don't happen spontaneously. They result from long-term interactions across cultural, ideological and interpersonal levels.
02:16These elements must align to pave the way for meaningful economic collaboration. It doesn't work in isolation.
02:22While our primary focus with China has been on cultural and ideological exchanges, we certainly welcome more economic investments as well.
02:32As the curtains closed on the double Olympics exhibition in Athens, its impact remains.
02:37A celebration of Beijing's incredible Olympic achievements and growing opportunities for an even closer collaboration.
02:46Evangelos Zipsas for CGTN, Athens.