A special themed event titled "Charming Beijing: Great Wall, Grand Canal and Central Axis in Passage of Time" opened at Humboldt Carré in Berlin, Germany on September 25 (GMT+2). The event was hosted by the Information Office of Beijing Municipality.

Among the event highlights was a digital image exhibition titled "Great Wall and Grand Canal in Passage of Time", which was independently developed by the Encyclopedia of China Publishing House. Built on advanced multimedia technologies, the exhibition vividly recreated the historical features and portrayed some of the cultural legacies of the Great Wall and the Grand Canal, two UNESCO World Cultural Heritage sites.

Guests inaugurate the exhibition

The event also featured a special exhibition of the photos and videos of Beijing's Central Axis and several cultural performances showcasing the historical and contemporary charm of Beijing. A themed cultural workshop also gave visitors an opportunity to assemble mortise and tenon structures used in making traditional Chinese furniture.

Additionally, a special promotional session for Beijing Culture Forum was held during the event, aiming to attract greater attention and participation from the cultural community in Europe.

Berliners at the exhibition

Thomas Honeck, Deputy Head of the Division for International Relations of the Governing Mayor of Berlin – Senate Chancellery said that the exhibition gave him a deeper understanding of Chinese history and culture and considered the displays of the Great Wall and the Grand Canal particularly breathtaking and inspiring. Many of the visitors attending the event expressed their hope that Berlin might be treated to more events of the kind in the future as well as their eagerness to learn more about Beijing and experience the city in person.

(Source: CRI Online of China Media Group)