An exhibition with 60 Chinese New Year’s woodcut paintings was inaugurated on Friday at the China Cultural Center at the Nepal Academy of Fine Arts, offering a preview of the celebrations of the Spring Festival. The exhibition, which will be open to the public until January 31, presents collections of the Temple of the old city of Shanghai, known for its fusion of Chinese customs and Western influences from the late 19th century.
The paintings, provided by the Shanghai History Museum, display vibrant colors, detailed lines and varied themes such as myths, legends and scenes of everyday life. “These works show the wisdom and creativity of the Chinese people, conveying the rich connotation of traditional culture,” said Zhou Quhua, head of the museum.
Culture as a bridge between China and Nepal
During the opening ceremony, Naradmani Hartamchhali, the Academy Chancellor, praised the opportunity to explore “The Beauty of Shanghai through the Arts”, highlighting plans for mutual cultural visits in the future. Sweat Koirala, former minister-minister of Nepal, also stressed how Chinese cultural heritage drives progress and transcends borders, uniting peoples through art.
The occasion was attended by Wang Xin, the Chinese embassy counselor in Nepal, and included the exhibition of the process of creating a New Year’s woodcut, celebrating the cultural and artistic exchange between the two countries.
Source: https://www.chinahoje.net/exposicao-de-xilogravuras-do-ano-novo-chines-celebra-cultura-tradicional-no-nepal/
