"The Thousand-Year Glance: Landscapes of Belt and Road Countries in Thangka Paintings" exhibition successfully held in Thailand
April 29 2024 - 2:51AM
Stroke by stroke, hand-drawn elegance spanning a millennium. On
April 26, the exhibition "A Thousand-Year Glance: Landscapes of
Belt and Road Countries in Thangka Paintings" is successfully held
at the Bangkok China Cultural Center in Thailand, jointly organized
by the Bangkok China Cultural Center and China International
Cultural Exchange Center, and hosted by the Beijing Renmei Creative
Academy. This event takes Tibetan Thangka painting as a starting
point, showcasing the rich cultural heritage and diverse landscapes
of countries along the Belt and Road, injecting new vitality into
the civilization exchanges of the Belt and Road. The event not only
demonstrates the brilliant charm of Chinese Thangka culture and
art, enhances the mutual understanding and consensus between China
and Thailand in Buddhism, but also promotes emotional exchanges and
cultural exchanges between the people of China and Thailand,
injecting new strength into deepening the friendship and
cooperation between the two countries.
More than a hundred guests from the political,
cultural, tourism, artistic, business, and media sectors of China
and Thailand attend this event, including Minister Counselor Wu
Zhiwu from the Chinese Embassy in Thailand, Inspector General
Lekcharoensuk from the Ministry of Culture of Thailand, Minister
Counselor Chang Yumeng from the Chinese Embassy in Thailand,
Director Que Xiaohua from the Bangkok China Cultural Center and
Director of the China Tourism Office in Bangkok, Vice Chancellor
Phra Shuai of Mahachulalongkornrajavidyalaya Buddhist University of
Thailand, culture expert and head of the " Thousand Thangkas of
Master Padmasambhava " project, Tsering Dorje, Director Han
Shenglong from the Confucius Institute at Chulalongkorn University,
and Feng Yao, General Manager of Beijing Renmei Art Creation
Institute Co., Ltd.
Wu Zhiwu expresses that cultural exchange and
mutual learning are the spiritual wealth left by the ancient Silk
Road. Promoting people-to-people connectivity through cultural
exchange is also an important part of international cooperation in
the construction of the Belt and Road. This Thangka exhibition
takes this opportunity to build a platform for cultural exchange
and cooperation between China and Thailand with the beauty of
cultural art, emphasizing the important role of Thangka art as a
treasure of traditional Chinese painting in enhancing cultural
exchange and cooperation among Belt and Road countries.
Lekcharoensuk states that Thangka is a
traditional ancient painting art from Tibet, China. These artworks
enable the Thai people to appreciate the profound essence of
excellent traditional Chinese culture, allowing for a deeper
understanding of Chinese art and culture. They enhance the exchange
and mutual learning of civilizations. He hopes that through these
artworks, the friendly ties of "China and Thailand as one family"
can be further deepened.
Que Xiaohua states that enhancing cultural
exchanges is an important way to build a community of shared future
for mankind. As one of the important forms of traditional Chinese
painting, Thangka demonstrates the rich connotations of ancient
Chinese painting techniques and religious culture, allowing the
people of Thailand to gain a deeper understanding of Chinese
traditional culture. This deepens the cultural exchanges and
understanding between China and Thailand, and promotes the
development of China-Thailand relations in a broader field.
In recent years, China and Thailand have used
the concepts of "China and Thailand as one family" and "Heart to
Heart Connection" as important foundations. Together, they promote
the high-quality joint construction of the "Belt and Road
Initiative" and jointly build a China-Thailand community of shared
destiny. Both Thailand and China are deeply influenced by Buddhism.
Thai Buddhism and Chinese Buddhism are like two rivers originating
from the same source, each flowing vigorously and carrying
knowledge and insights of compassion and wisdom. Chinese Thangka
painting, a long-standing art form and part of both China’s and the
world’s intangible cultural heritage, showcases Tibetan culture
with its meticulous brushwork, vibrant colors, and profound
thematic content, bearing deep historical and cultural
significance.
Tibetan Buddhism is one of the systems of
Chinese Buddhism. In the latter half of the 8th century, Guru
Padmasambhava introduced Buddhism to Tibet, officially starting the
spread of Buddhism in the region. This exhibition selectively
displays 40 classic works from the “Thousand Thangkas of Master
Padmasambhava” project, showcasing the legendary stories of
Guru Padmasambhava, a principal founder of Tibetan Buddhism, in
various locations at the foothills of the Himalayas, from China to
Nepal, to ancient India, including today’s Thailand. Each Thangka
carries rich historical and cultural significance, displaying the
unique characteristics of countries along the "Belt and Road." This
exhibition marks the first overseas public presentation of the
"Thousand Thangkas of Master Padmasambhava" project.
At the event, professional guides offer diverse
interpretations of the creative history and development of the
Thangka works and provide detailed explanations of classic Thangka
pieces. During the exhibition, guests continuously admire the
unique charm and meticulous details of the Thangkas, stating that
this is their first time observing authentic Thangkas up close. The
atmosphere is lively as everyone interacts and exchanges views.
Additionally, the event features an interactive
area for Thangka painting experiences. Guests participate in
tracing Thangkas, experiencing the art of coloring and gilding in
the Thangka painting process and discovering the charm of this
ancient art. The event also provides Thangka souvenirs and
simulated Thangka gifts for the guests, who eagerly take photos to
commemorate their visit.
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