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"Soaring through the Sky" Dunhuang Art Exhibition opens in Auckland, New Zealand

February 24, 2025


Abstract : The opening ceremony of "Soaring through the Sky" Dunhuang Art Exhibition was held Thursday in Auckland, New Zealand's largest city.

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A visitor views exhibits during a Dunhuang Art Exhibition in Auckland, New Zealand, Feb. 20, 2025.(Wu Jiaxiang/Xinhua)

AUCKLAND, New Zealand, Feb. 22 (Xinhua) -- The opening ceremony of "Soaring through the Sky" Dunhuang Art Exhibition was held Thursday in Auckland, New Zealand's largest city.

Over 100 people, including Chinese Consul General in Auckland Chen Shijie, Mayor of Auckland Wayne Brown, New Zealand China friendship advocates, art lovers and media representatives, attended the ceremony.

In his speech, Chen noted that Dunhuang art is not only a shining pearl of Chinese civilization but also an important part of the world's cultural heritage.

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Visitors view exhibits during a Dunhuang Art Exhibition in Auckland, New Zealand, Feb. 20, 2025. The Dunhuang Art Exhibition was held here on Thursday. (Photo by Wu Jiaxiang/Xinhua)

Chen said hosting the exhibition in New Zealand is of special significance, since the development of Dunhuang cannot be separated from trade and cultural exchange and the secret of New Zealand's success also lies in free trade and multiculturalism.

Chen expressed hope that Kiwi friends will develop a deeper affection for Chinese culture, and thereby enhance cultural exchange between both sides to foster the foundation of the bilateral relations.

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A visitor views an exhibit during a Dunhuang Art Exhibition in Auckland, New Zealand, Feb. 20, 2025. The Dunhuang Art Exhibition was held here on Thursday. (Photo by Wu Jiaxiang/Xinhua)

New Zealand guests spoke highly of the artistic and historical value of Dunhuang culture, highlighted the important and positive role of Chinese culture in the development and progress of the world, and offered to promote exchanges and cooperation in various fields in pursuit of the further development of bilateral relations.

Local art groups presented dance and folk music performances at the opening ceremony.

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A visitor takes photos of exhibits during a Dunhuang Art Exhibition in Auckland, New Zealand, Feb. 20, 2025. The Dunhuang Art Exhibition was held here on Thursday. (Photo by Wu Jiaxiang/Xinhua)

The exhibition is organized by China's Dunhuang Academy and co-organized by the Chinese Consulate-General in Auckland and China Cultural Centre in Auckland.

The exhibition will run until 23 March.

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