On 9 October, Consul General Tang Rui attended the opening ceremony of the International Tour of Traditional Chinese Arts－“Wings of the Sea, Sails of Art: Shanghai Intangible Cultural Heritage Exhibition.”Councillor Nick Small, Cabinet Member for Growth and Economy at Liverpool City Council, Hu Muqing, Chairman of the Shanghai Art Collection Museum, and more than 100 guests from various sectors of the local community attended the event.

Consul General Tang said that the exhibition brings together a selection of Shanghai’s intangible cultural heritage and outstanding traditional artworks, showcasing the exquisite craftsmanship and distinctive aesthetics of traditional Chinese art. It also conveys the wisdom of everyday life, cultural memories and spiritual aspirations embodied in Chinese culture. He expressed the hope that the exhibition would enable more people in the UK to discover and appreciate traditional Chinese art and Shanghai’s intangible cultural heritage, and develop a love for Chinese culture.

The guests spoke highly of the exhibition, saying that it is rich in content and features exquisite exhibits, allowing them to experience up close the unique charm of traditional Chinese art and the profound heritage of Shanghai’s intangible cultural heritage. They expressed their hope to learn more about Chinese culture in the future.