The 3rd China-Latin America Cultural Tour Exhibition started on Monday at the Pontifical Catholic University of Peru (PUCP), including a Chinese book and cultural item exhibit together with live demonstrations of intangible cultural heritage.
The event drew around 150 attendees, including agents from Perus and Chinas cultural sectors, as well as professors and students from PUCP.The exhibit centers on three main themes: publishing, cultural imagination and intangible cultural heritage.
It features over 500 Chinese books varying from themed titles and Chinese language textbooks to standard culture volumes and childrens photo books, and more than 100 cultural and creative products with a modern Chinese flair.
Chinese artists likewise performed glove puppetry and paper-cutting, developing a dynamic and appealing atmosphere.A representative from the Bureau of International Communication under Chinas State Council Information Office noted that the choice of books and cultural products was curated to highlight Chinese advancement insights, cultural depth, and the growing global interest in discovering Chinese, particularly among Generation Z audiences.
The objective, they said, is to share the appeal of Chinese culture and the course of its development more intuitively and to deepen people-to-people and cultural exchanges between China and Peru.Zhao Xiaoming, therapist at the Chinese Embassy in Peru, stated in his remarks that China and Peru, both ancient civilizations, enjoy a strong structure and terrific possible for cultural cooperation.
He expressed hope that more people would acquire a deeper understanding of standard Chinese culture and become active individuals in bilateral cultural exchange.Maribel Temoche Cortez, the regional director of the Confucius Institute at PUCP, said that the exhibits carefully curated books and cultural items offer the Peruvian public a window into the charm and knowledge of Chinas development.
She revealed hope that the event would inspire more people to check out the essence of Chinese culture.Zhao Lihong, Chinese director of the Confucius Institute at PUCP, stated that performances of Chinese intangible cultural heritage are well received in Peru, with this occasion drawing passionate actions and registrations from trainees and local citizens throughout the lead-up.