Where Civilizations Meet: SCO exhibition opens in Beijing
The exhibition "Where Civilizations Meet: Collections from Museums of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization Member States" has opened at the National Museum of China in Beijing.
Organized in connection with the Shanghai Cooperation Organization Tianjin Summit, which will be held from August 31 to September 1, the event brings together representatives from national and historical museums in China, Uzbekistan, Belarus, Iran, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Pakistan, Russia and Tajikistan.
Under the motto of the "Shanghai Spirit" – "Respect for Diversity of Civilizations, and Pursuit of Common Development" – 220 unique exhibits have been selected from 10 museums and cultural institutions in the member states.
The exhibition highlights important artifacts that reflect the history, development and evolution of each country's civilization, while showcasing the historical ties among the nations. These items, described as "stars in the galaxy of civilizations," vividly underscore the rich cultural foundations of the SCO member states.
Notably, 27 exhibits from the State Museum of History of Uzbekistan and the State Art Museum are featured, representing Uzbekistan's cultural heritage. The collection ranges from artifacts of ancient civilizations to works of art from the 19th and 20th centuries.
The Uzbekistan Pavilion at the exhibition, Beijing, China. /Uzbekistan National News Agency
Established in 2003 through the merger of the Museum of the Chinese Revolution and the Museum of Chinese History, the museum's collection spans more than 5,000 years of history, ranging from Neolithic artifacts to modern works of art.
The complex displays bronze objects, porcelain, calligraphy, paintings, Buddhist statues, documents and items related to modern Chinese history.