An ecology-themed cultural event was held at the foot of the Qinling Mountains in Xi'an, the capital of northwest China's Shaanxi Province, on Friday, featuring performances by artists from China and Central Asia.
The event was held at the Qinling National Botanical Garden, which is now adorned with picturesque autumn scenery.
As a natural boundary between the country's north and south, the Qinling Mountains are home to a huge variety of plants and rare wildlife such as giant pandas, golden snub-nosed monkeys and crested ibis.
The event featured an outdoor ecological art exhibition, a fashion show, a concert, and collaborative performances by artists from China and the five Central Asian nations.
"The main focus is on expressing respect for life. Centered around the overarching theme of harmony and coexistence among the creatures of the Qinling region, the performance embodies a reverence for biodiversity and a profound appreciation for nature," said Fan Yanyan, a silk designer and a craftmaster of Shaanxi Province.
Through diverse performances, the event also aimed to promote the exchange and mutual learning of civiwhile deepening cultural cooperation under the Belt and Road Initiativelizations along the Silk Road within a contemporary ecological context, .
"It is especially meaningful to hold the event in this natural setting, which is rich in Chinese traditional culture. It promotes international cultural exchanges along the Silk Road and features innovative presentations. I believe this also demonstrates a strong sense of cultural confidence," said Yan Hua, the chief designer of the cultural event.
Cultural event celebrates ecological vibrancy at foot of Qinling Mountains
Cultural event celebrates ecological vibrancy at foot of Qinling Mountains
China is willing to strengthen communication, enhance trust, eliminate interference, and deepen cooperation with Canada to bring bilateral relations forward on a steady and sound track in solid strides under the new circumstances, said Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Thursday.
Wang, also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, met with Canadian Foreign Minister Anita Anand in Beijing on the day.
Referring to Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney's visit to China, the first by a Canadian prime minister in eight years, Wang said the trip marks a milestone in bilateral ties and signals a turning point in the relationship.
The leaders of the two countries will hold meetings and talks, which are expected to open up new prospects for bilateral relations, said Wang.
The world today is undergoing profound and complex changes, and the impact of China-Canada relations transcends the bilateral scope, Wang noted.
Wang said that China and Canada have different social systems, stemming from different historical and cultural heritage, and based on the choices of their respective people.
He urged both sides to view each other in a rational and amicable manner with an inclusive mindset, handle issues on the basis of mutual respect, focus on the agenda of cooperation, and send positive messages so as to foster optimism, inject greater confidence into the development of bilateral relations, and jointly build a new type of strategic partnership between China and Canada.
Anand said the new Canadian government attaches great importance to relations with China. She also added that Prime Minister Carney looks forward to engaging in in-depth exchanges with Chinese leaders during the visit to set the course for the development of bilateral relations, resume dialogue in various fields, pursue more mutually beneficial outcomes, enhance coordination and cooperation in multilateral affairs, and further advance the strategic partnership between the two countries.
China ready to work for steady, sound ties with Canada: FM
