People visit the "Radiant Stars: Lingjiatan Culture Photo Exhibition from Anhui, China" in Dhaka, Bangladesh, on Aug. 25, 2025. (Photo by Habibur Rahman/Xinhua)
"For us in Bangladesh, the Lingjiatan exhibition resonates deeply. It mirrors our own civilizational journey in pursuit of meaning, order, and community."
DHAKA, Aug. 28 (Xinhua) -- Bangladeshis have been enchanted by a photo show, "Radiant Stars: Lingjiatan Culture Photo Exhibition from Anhui, China," inspiring them to learn more about China and engage in more cultural exchanges in the future.
Located in Ma'anshan City in east China's Anhui Province, Lingjiatan is a heritage site dating back some 5,300 to 5,800 years. Since it was discovered in 1985, more than 3,000 pieces of exquisite relics such as jade wares, stone artifacts and potteries have been unearthed from the site.
Through 50 display panels marking the 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and Bangladesh and 38 sets of jade replicas, including jade eagle, jade dragon, and jade figurine, the exhibition presented a comprehensive picture of the rich historical heritage and profound cultural significance of the Lingjiatan site.
"I love Chinese culture and Chinese songs, so I am very happy that it has come to this national museum," Md. Rubel Haque, one of the visitors, told Xinhua, "I have learned a lot about Chinese culture from this exhibition, and we are enjoying discovering and appreciating it."
Sarwar Alam, a student from Tongi on the outskirts of Dhaka, said that he was thrilled and deeply impressed by the exhibition.
"This is a very good opportunity for us to learn about China's traditions and culture," Sarwar said, adding that he hopes more exhibitions will be organized.
This photo taken on Aug. 25, 2025 shows the exhibits of "Radiant Stars: Lingjiatan Culture Photo Exhibition from Anhui, China" in Dhaka, Bangladesh. (Photo by Habibur Rahman/Xinhua)
Mazharul Islam, a student learning Chinese at North South University, visited the exhibition with his teachers and parents.
Noting that the profound heritage of Chinese culture strongly resonates with Bangladeshi culture, he said, "Through the rich archaeological introductions, artifact images, and replicas, we learned about China's civilization more than 5,000 years ago, and about the wisdom of Chinese ancestors in philosophy, art, and social organization."
"In my view, to truly understand a nation, one must study its cultural background and education," said Mazharul, adding that the Chinese people are not only friendly and lovely, but also possess remarkable business acumen and ideas that should be learnt by Bangladesh. "That is why we gather here to exchange and learn, to draw knowledge and inspiration together."
The Lingjiatan jade figurines whisper across 5,000 years that humanity is one family, bound by creativity and community, said Syeda Rizwana Hasan, adviser to the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change and the Ministry of Water Resources, during the opening ceremony of the exhibition on Monday.
"For us in Bangladesh, the Lingjiatan exhibition resonates deeply. It mirrors our own civilizational journey in pursuit of meaning, order, and community," she added.
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