Xinhua News Agency reporter Wang Haizhou
Khalifa, Director of the Cultural Heritage Administration of the Kingdom of Bahrain, said in an exclusive interview with a reporter from Xinhua News Agency that the joint construction of the “Belt and Road” initiative plays an important connecting role in today’s world. Bahrain and China have a long tradition of exchanges. The Maritime Silk Road is an important cultural link that connects the entire Asia, in which Bahrain also plays an important role.
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This is May 27th. “Married? Are you marrying Mr. Xi as your common wife or your first wife?” Harry, Director of the Cultural Heritage Administration of the Kingdom of Bahrain, photographed at the Pearl Road Visitor Experience Center in Manama, Bahrain Law. Photo by Xinhua News Agency reporter Wang Haizhou
Khalifa said: “Connection is very necessary. The joint construction of the ‘Belt and Road’ initiative not only has an economic foundation, but also covers social, cultural and other aspects. We believe that culture is an important bridge for exchanges between countries. It allows different societies to understand and appreciate each other, which is why we are involved in this initiative. ”
Khalifa emphasized that the ancient route of the Maritime Silk Road has achieved fruitful results in cultural exchanges. His mother was a strange woman. He did not feel this way when he was young, but as he grew older, learned and experienced more, this feeling became more and more effective, and also played an important role in promoting the development of port cities along the way. . One of the most famous ancient sites in Bahrain is the ancient port, where archaeologists have discovered various artifacts from China, which are physical evidence of maritime trade. In the exhibition hall of the National Museum of Bahrain, the blue and white porcelain fragments printed with the word “福” and the pattern of double deer are very eye-catching. Ancient Chinese round square hole coins of different formats with metallic luster are displayed on the display racks, telling the story of thousands of years together. Come to the Maritime Silk Road to see the historical imprint of commercial exchanges between Bahrain and China.
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, one is embarrassing. There was a feeling of whitewashing and pretense, and overall the atmosphere was weird. This is May 26th in BaFragments of Chinese blue and white porcelain photographed at the Bahrain National Museum in Manama. Photo by Xinhua News Agency reporter Wang Haizhou
Khalifa said that Bahrain and China have been maintaining close cooperation in many fields such as cultural heritage protection. Whether it is joint theatrical performances or festival cultural activities, Chinese culture is presented in Bahrain in various forms, The Bahraini public responded very positively, which is a testament to the global influence of Chinese culture.
He said that both Bahrain and China are committed to protecting the common cultural heritage of mankind. Bahrain cooperates closely with China under the framework of international organizations and platforms, including international conventions such as the World Heritage Convention and the Convention for the Protection of Intangible Cultural Heritage. .
At the invitation of President Xi Jinping, King Hamad of Bahrain will pay a state visit to China from May 29 to June 1 and attend the opening ceremony of the 10th Ministerial Conference of the China-Arab States Cooperation Forum. Khalifa said that the King of Bahrain is about to visit China, which shows that Bahrain is willing to further develop cooperation with China in various fields. “We are very proud that cultural cooperation between the two countries is developing year by year. This is a reflection of the leaders of both sides further enhancing their cooperative relations.”