KAZAN, Russia, Sept. 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The "BRICS
Dialogue on Civilizations" event took place in Kazan, Russia, on September
24th, with over 300 participants, including
representatives from institutions, experts, scholars, and youth
from BRICS countries.
The event, themed "Gathering the Power of People-to-people and
Cultural Exchanges to Build a Bright Future for BRICS", was
co-hosted by the State Council Information Office of China, the Government of the Republic of
Tatarstan of Russia, and the
Consulate-General of China in
Kazan. The event was jointly organized by the China
Intercontinental Communication Center and Kazan Federal
University.
Organizers emphasized that exchanges and mutual learning among
civilizations are crucial drivers of human progress and world
peace. They believe that through this dialogue, BRICS contriess can
deepen mutual understanding and traditional friendships, strengthen
cultural ties, and inspire more BRICS citizens to become
ambassadors for cultural dialogue. They hope BRICS countries will
actively support the Global Civilization Initiative, focus on
people-to-people connections, and use the "BRICS+" cooperation
platform to deepen cultural exchanges and foster new chapters of
mutual understanding and friendship. Together, they aim to
contribute "BRICS strength" to building a community with a shared
future for humanity.
In her remarks, Leyla Rinatovna Fazleeva highlighted that under
the BRICS cooperation mechanism, cultural exchange and cooperation
between BRICS nations have steadily deepened. She encouraged the
expanded BRICS nations to continue fostering cultural dialogue,
enriching exchange content, and building cooperative networks to
turn the vision of cultural exchanges into reality.
During the story-sharing session, participants shared inspiring
stories of how BRICS nations have fostered mutual understanding and
deepened friendships through cross-border and cross-generational
dialogues, advancing together through practical cooperation.
Tia Ju, Vice President of the
Legislative Assembly of the State of Rio
de Janeiro in Brazil, gave
a speech via video link, and Talita
Bernardo, Head of the office of the Second Vice President of
the Legislative Assembly of the State of
Rio de Janeiro, shared the deep ties that have formed
between Rio de Janeiro and the
Chinese people since the first Chinese immigrants arrived over 200
years ago.
Tamara Moskvina, the 83-year-old honored Russian coach,
Denis Petrov, silver medalist at the
Albertville Winter Olympics, Chen
Lu, China's first world
figure skating champion, and Anna
Shcherbakova, Beijing Winter Olympics women's figure skating
single champion, shared heartwarming stories of the friendship
passed down throngh three generations of figure skaters from
China and Russia.
Prof B.R.Deepak, Director of the
Centre for Chinese and Southeast Asian Studies at Jawaharlal Nehru
University, reflected on the long history of friendly exchanges
between China and India, recalling Tagore's visit to
China a century ago.
South African scholar Professor Paul Zilungisele Tembe used the
song Glorious Years to highlight the BRICS countries' shared
commitment to openness, inclusivity, and their common desire for
global peace and development.
The BRICS Through the Lens photo exhibition attracted
visitors, showcasing captivating moments from BRICS nations across
areas such as economy, society, history, culture, environment, and
youth development. Photographers from the UAE and Ethiopia captured the vibrancy of cities and
the rhythm of rapidly changing times, while those from Egypt and Iran focused on colorful festival scenes,
weaving a rich tapestry of cultural diversity. The China Horse
Industry Association contributed stunning works that depicted the
harmonious coexistence between humans and nature, while young
people from Russia, Saudi Arabia, and other countries embodied the
energy and hope for the future.
At the event, performers from the China Orient Ochestra played a
medley of BRICS countries' famous songs using traditional Chinese
instruments guzheng, showcasing the diverse cultural charm
of BRICS countries and receiving enthusiastic applause from the
audience.
The Kazan Chamber Orchestra of Russia delivered melodies rich in Tatar
characteristics and played Glorious Years, which brought the
event to its climax.
Zhan Changgan, a member of the China Arts and Crafts Association
and a director of the Jiangxi Arts and Crafts Association,
demonstrated the art of Jingdezhen ceramics to international
guests. He also created ceramic works themed around the national
flowers of BRICS countries, depicting a vivid scene of unity and
collaboration among the BRICS nations.
At the event, Zhejiang
University presented A Comprehensive Collection of Ancient
Chinese Paintings to Kazan Federal University. The special
exhibition of this collection drew considerable interest from the
attendees.
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