Nanjing launched the construction of the online digital platform of the Mingchenghui. 2021 City Meeting Organizing Committee courtesy of the picture
Nanjing, December 16 (China News Network) (Reporter Shen Ran) From Nanjing, China, to London, England, from Chiang Mai, Thailand, to St. Petersburg, Russia, from Riga in Latvia to Split in Croatia... From the 15th to the 17th, at the 2021 Nanjing Historical and Cultural City Expo (hereinafter referred to as the Famous Cities Fair), artists from 12 countries and regions along the "Belt and Road" played a song "Long Distance" on the "Cloud", connecting the Millennium Silk Road with the sound of the piano, kicking off a multicultural exchange conference.
Co-sponsored by UNESCO, the Chinese National Commission for UNESCO, the Publicity Department of the Jiangsu Provincial Party Committee and the Nanjing Municipal People's Government, with the theme of "Mutual Learning, Integration and Co-creation", guests from international sister cities, historical and cultural cities at home and abroad, and member cities of the World Urban Culture Forum gathered online and offline to discuss the protection, restoration and sustainable development of historical cities in various countries under the influence of the new crown pneumonia epidemic.
The guests participated in the global art co-creation action of "Common Heritage, Common World". 2021 City Meeting Organizing Committee courtesy of the picture
UNESCO Representative in China Xia Zehan delivered a speech via video, "A people-centred city is a culture-centered space. The importance of culture, in particular the crucial role played by the creative industries in society as a whole, had been included in the international development agenda. ”
"Tangible and intangible cultural heritage is an integral part of a city's identity, and it can create a sense of belonging and cohesion. It is hoped that by strengthening countries' emphasis on urban cultural assets and translating this focus into more effective policies and more sustainable urban governance, we will achieve our common goal of making cities inclusive, safe, resilient and sustainable. Xia Zehan said.
The launching ceremony of the 2021 Mingchenghui was based on the "Zheng He's Route to the West" as an element. 2021 City Meeting Organizing Committee courtesy of the picture
In a video message, Vladimir Norov, Secretary-General of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO), said that more than 143 sites in SCO member states have been inscribed on UNESCO's World List of Tangible and Intangible Cultural Heritage, and that number is increasing every year. "While covid-19 has affected all areas of human activity, it has also given us additional opportunities related to the use of modern information and communication technologies. In the tourism industry, the prevalence of 'contactless' services such as virtual tours and 'cloud exhibitions' can not only reduce operating costs, but also strengthen the ability to provide quality services and respond flexibly to emergencies." With the help of this innovation, we will have the possibility to create a new, high-quality cultural and tourism environment, promote cooperation in the field of 'smart' tourism, and develop interaction between tourist cities." ”
As the organizer of the Famous Cities Association, Chen Yong, member of the Standing Committee of the Nanjing Municipal Party Committee and director of the Publicity Department, said at the meeting that the Nanjing Historical and Cultural City Expo has been successfully held for 8 sessions and is one of the important platforms for promoting international cultural exchanges. "In recent years, As a national historical and cultural city, Nanjing has actively participated in the joint construction of the 'Belt and Road', been selected as a UNESCO 'Creative City Network and Literary Capital', participated in the holding of three 'Belt and Road' Youth Creativity and Heritage Forums, planned to hold two Sessions of the Nanjing Peace Forum, held the China Nanjing Week for 7 consecutive years, and launched a wide range of foreign cultural exchanges and cooperation."
"Nanjing is constantly expanding foreign cultural trade and investment, 99 sister cities and friendly cooperation cities throughout the five continents and 52 countries, the city's 'circle of friends' is getting bigger and bigger." At the same time, Nanjing is also in the in-depth implementation of cultural heritage protection projects, comprehensively promote the joint application for the Ming and Qing Dynasty City Wall in China, Nanjing Yunjin, Qinhuai Lantern, Jinling Inscription, Nanjing Gold Leaf, Nanjing White Bureau and other intangible cultural heritage continues to exude charm on the world stage, while expanding the city's international cultural influence, but also hope to provide more wisdom and experience in cultural heritage protection and sustainable development for other historical cities around the world. Chen Yong introduced.
During the conference, representatives of historic cities such as Lisbon in Portugal, London in the United Kingdom, Milan in Italy, and Siem Reap in Cambodia jointly discussed new paths for urban history, cultural heritage protection and regeneration by sharing real cases and practical experiences from various regions.
Young people from all over the world participated in the global art co-creation action of "Common Heritage, Common World" on the Ming City Wall in Nanjing. 2021 City Meeting Organizing Committee courtesy of the picture
During this year's Famous Cities Conference, a variety of activities such as the "2021 World Urban Heritage and Innovation Forum" and the "2021 'Belt and Road' Youth Creativity and Heritage Forum Special Dialogue" will be held at the same time. With a view to enhancing mutual learning and integration among civilizations in understanding and exchange.
At the same time, through the online digital platform of the Famous Cities Association, we will open up the normalization of exchanges and dialogues in famous historical and cultural cities, organize normalized online seminars, continue to carry out the co-creation practice of the protection of famous historical and cultural cities, and deepen cultural exchanges and cooperation between countries along the "Belt and Road". (End)