Elegant ceramic tea sets, intricately designed copper grills… “Harmonizing with Ding: An Exhibition of Ancient Chinese Culinary Culture” recently opened at the National Museum of History in Brazil, attracting numerous local residents to experience the rich connotations and unique charm of ancient Chinese culinary culture.
As one of the key events of this year’s “China-Pakistan Cultural Year”, the exhibition features over 100 exquisite cultural relics related to ancient Chinese cuisine. It also includes multimedia interactive installations, allowing visitors to engage in games that simulate using chopsticks, making yuanxiao, and learning about the origins of various types of food.
Márcio Tavares, Deputy Minister of Culture of Brazil, stated at the opening ceremony of the exhibition held recently that both Brazil and China are civilizations rich in vitality, diversity, and inclusivity, which have given rise to diverse ethnicities, languages, traditions, and memories. The intersection of their cultures has created conditions for a deeper mutual understanding.
Cícero de Almeida, director of the National Museum of Brazilian History, stated that food is a fundamental necessity for human survival, and that culinary culture can bridge the gaps between different ethnic groups and civilizations. The National Museum of Brazilian History is hosting this exhibition not only to showcase the history of Chinese culinary culture, but also to serve as a cultural bridge, broadening the perspectives of Brazilian audiences and inspiring them to understand the contemporary world in new ways.
Rosa Pereira, an art scholar who had come to visit, told reporters, “This has been an incredibly wonderful experience. I look forward to bringing my students here to learn from the exhibits.”
Luo Wenli, the director of the National Museum of China, said in his opening speech that he hoped the exhibition would take Brazilian friends on a journey through history, allowing them to come closer to and learn more about China through a dialogue that transcends time and space.
Tian Min, the Chinese Consul General in Rio de Janeiro, stated that China is willing to work with Pakistan to use the “China-Pakistan Year of Culture” as an opportunity to continuously promote the quality and upgrading of cultural exchanges between the two countries.
The exhibition will run until October 11. The exhibits include bronze tripods, copper griddles, and other cooking utensils, as well as exquisite tableware, tea sets, and wine vessels. The collection spans various categories such as pottery, bronze artifacts, porcelain, gold and silverware, jade, and more. It is divided into five units: “Balanced Diet for Health,” “Hot Dishes and Warm Beverages,” “Respect for Heaven and Rituals,” “Enjoyment and Comfort,” and “Shared Beauty.” (Outlook New Era)
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