“2018 China Film Week in Portugal” was held in Lisbon, capital of Portugal recently. Seven films including American Dreams in China, Operation Mekong River, Wolf Totem, Born in China and Song of the Phoenix were played during the film week, which added colors to cultural exchange activities between China and Portugal.
In this year, there are many cultural exchange activities held in Portugal. On November 26th, “The Philosophy of Confucius” cultural exhibit took place in the Confucius Institute at University of Lisbon. Lifetime stories of Chinese ancient philosopher Confucius and his Confucianism were presented to Portuguese visitors through more than 60 pictures.
On October 1st, “China Day” activity was held in Lello Book Store located in the second largest city Porto with many tourists and local residents being attracted. This activity, Cultural Counselor Shu Jianping of Chinese Embassy to Portugal said, not only reflects the friendly relations between two countries but also demonstrates the growing influence of Chinese culture at abroad. It will also help push ahead with civil cultural exchanges between two peoples.
Film exchanges have become one of important parts of Sino-Portugal cultural communications. On September 6th, the inaugural ceremony of “the image of China” and TV drama Feather Fly kicks off in Lisbon. “It is the evidence of cultural exchanges between two sides as important achievements have been made in media cooperation and Chinese TV series have been firstly broadcast in Portugal.” said Antonio Gamero, a member of Portuguese Parliament and member of China-Portugal Friendship Group,
In recent years, frequent cultural exchange activities have been seen, and cooperation in cultural and people-to-people exchanges and education has been strengthened. Therefore, Portuguese people show a great interest to Chinese culture. Both Portuguese people who start to learn Chinese and Chinese students studying in Portugal are on the increase annually under the support of the Confucius Institute. The cooperation in cultural and people-to-people exchanges not only bridges two peoples but also makes a push for comprehensive development of Sino-Portugal relations.
Cultural festivals will be held next year in both countries to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and Portugal. For instance, the China National Peking Opera Company will perform shows as Female Generals of the Yang Family in Lisbon and the Chinese ballet will present shows in Porto and Lisbon as well.
Shu Jianping said, with the increasingly frequent cultural exchange activities between China and Portugal, China’s influence has also increased significantly. He noted that the establishment of China Cultural Center in Lisbon is of great significance to the enhancement of cultural exchanges between two sides, and will contribute to comprehensive development of Sino-Portugal relations.
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China-Portugal cultural exchanges bridge peoples of two sides
Date：2018-12-05 15:54:50 Source：Xinhua News Agency Author：Organization
