Over 200 young representatives from China's Macao Special Administrative Region (SAR) have recently been visiting 10 provinces and cities in the mainland on an exchange program themed integrated development, economy and finance, technological innovation, and history and culture.
The exchange events were organized by the Macao SAR government, the All-China Youth Federation and the Liason Office of the Central People's Government in the Macao SAR.
In Dongguan City of south China's Guangdong Province, the youth delegation visited enterprises developing new quality productive forces, met researchers face-to-face in the China Spallation Neutron Source (CSNS), the nation's first research facility providing the most intense pulsed neutron beams for scientific research, and the Songshan Lake Materials Laboratory, a provincial-level research institute focusing on advanced science in new materials area.
"The Party and the country have always been deeply concerned about and supportive of the development of Macao. We diligently carry out our duties, actively participate in social affairs, and contribute to the development and construction of the Greater Bay Area in integrating into the country's overall development," said Yang Jun, a member of the delegation.
In Shanghai, the delegation visited universities, communities and museum to gain an in-depth understanding of the city's innovative and diversified economic development.
During the four-day trip in north China's Hebei Province, the delegation visited local scenic spots and historical sites and learned the current status of local industrial development.
Exchange events bring Macao youth closer to mainland
The World Calligraphy Museum in Ryazan, Russia stands as a unique institution showcasing calligraphy from dozens of Asian countries. It serves as a bridge connecting diverse cultures and traditions, uniting civilizations under one roof.
The museum, the only one of its kind in Russia and one of the few globally, is solely devoted to the art of calligraphy.
"This museum has no equivalents. In China, some think there is only Chinese calligraphy, in the Arab world - that there is only Arabic calligraphy. But it turns out that the world is so diverse in terms of this form of art. What we have created is unprecedented. Many people have heard or read something about calligraphy but have not seen it with their own eyes. Particularly, few people have had the opportunity to walk around the gallery and have a good understanding of regional calligraphy," said Alexey Shaburov, director and founder of the museum.
The museum features distinctive collections of Russian and Chinese calligraphy.
This year marks the 75th anniversary of the establishment of China-Russia diplomatic relations, the museum has curated a special exhibition highlighting Chinese culture.
Additionally, the museum conducts regular calligraphy classes providing a deeper immersion into Chinese cultural practices and also offers Chinese language lessons.
"When teaching the Chinese language, the most important aspect is hieroglyphs. They seem complex, but through art, Russian students can understand Chinese characters and realize that it's the easiest part in learning the Chinese language," said Wei Rongchen, a calligraphy and Chinese language teacher.
Every year the number of Russians interested in learning the Chinese language and calligraphy continues to grow, and the students here not only enjoy but appreciate the master classes being offered.
"Of course, the whole culture of the Chinese language is very interesting, but calligraphy has made me curious. My calligraphy teacher shows me how to write. I study under his guidance, it’s really interesting, just like the Chinese language," said a student.
"It's my first time here, but I really liked the drawings by the professionals. It's very beautiful and I think you can learn it for a very long time, and it's very beautiful. I don’t think everybody can create such pieces," said another student.
The museum houses an extensive collection of over 3,500 exhibits from more than 70 countries, engaging in scientific studies and translating works of calligraphers into Russian and English.
The allure of calligraphy knows no bounds, evolving as an art form cultivated globally over centuries.
Calligraphy museum in Russia showcases diverse cultures across Asia
