July 20 to July 26
01
The "Decision of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China on Further Comprehensively Deepening Reform and Promoting Chinese-style Modernization" was announced
On July 21, the full text of the "Decision of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China on Further Comprehensively Deepening Reform and Promoting Chinese-style Modernization" was released.
02
The mobilization meeting of the Central Propaganda Group to study and implement the spirit of the Third Plenary Session of the 20th CPC Central Committee was held in Beijing
The mobilization meeting of the Central Propaganda Group to study and implement the spirit of the Third Plenary Session of the 20th CPC Central Committee was held in Beijing on July 24, and Cai Qi, member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and member of the Secretariat of the CPC Central Committee, attended the meeting and delivered a speech. Li Shulei, member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and director of the Central Propaganda Department, presided over the meeting. State Councilor Chen Yiqin attended the meeting. Members of the Central Leading Group for Propaganda, Ideological and Cultural Work, members of the Central Propaganda Group, and principal responsible comrades of the Central Propaganda and Cultural Units attended the meeting.
03
A symposium on promoting the high-quality development of the work of the Federation of Literary and Art Circles was held
From July 22nd to 24th, the symposium on promoting the high-quality development of the work of the Federation of Literary and Art Circles hosted by the China Federation of Literary and Art Circles was held in Hohhot, Mongolia. The symposium thoroughly studied and implemented the spirit of the Third Plenary Session of the 20th Central Committee of the Communist Party of China, summarized the experience of the work and development of the All-China Federation of Literary and Art Circles since its establishment 75 years ago, especially since the 18th National Congress of the Communist Party of China, and made arrangements for further deepening the reform in an all-round way, giving full play to the organizational and professional advantages of the All-China Federation of Literary and Art Circles, effectively connecting the "work of being a person" and "promoting literary and artistic creation", and promoting the high-quality development of the work of the All-China Federation of Literary and Art Circles. During the event, the participants visited the "Ten Years of Cultivation and Blooming Flowers" photography exhibition with the theme of "Deep Life and Rooted in the People" of the China Federation of Literary and Art Circles, and watched the theme theatrical performance of "Hundred Flowers and Dreams" to carry forward the spirit of Wulan herding and horsemanship.
04
The All-China Federation of Literary and Art Circles System Education and Training Conference and the All-China Federation of Literary and Art Circles System Training Leaders Training Course were held
On July 22, the National Federation of Literary and Art Circles System Education and Training Conference and the National Federation of Literary and Art Circles System Training Leaders Training Course sponsored by the China Federation of Literary and Art Circles were held in Zhengding, Hebei Province. At the meeting, representatives from six units, including Beijing Federation of Literature, Hebei Provincial Federation of Literature, Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region Federation of Literature, Jiangsu Provincial Federation of Literature, Hubei Provincial Federation of Literature, and China Dance Association, exchanged experience in their respective education and training and talent work, and the participants discussed and exchanged views on "Education and Training Work of the Federation of Literature and Culture in the New Era - Effective Organization and Management of Training". The training course for the person in charge of the training of the All-China Federation of Literary and Art Circles was held at the same time, and the training course was carried out in a variety of training methods such as online video teaching, special lectures, practical teaching, and case teaching.
05
"Blooming Flowers" reported to the motherland - to celebrate the 75th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China, the outstanding opera program was held in Beijing
From July 24th to 25th, the "Blossoming Competition" sponsored by the China Federation of Literary and Art Circles and the China Music Association reported to the motherland - the outstanding quyi program exhibition to celebrate the 75th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China was held in Beijing, and the special performance of Xinjiang Production and Construction Corps and Jilin Lishu were staged at the Grand Theater of the Beijing National Cultural Palace on the 24th and 25th respectively. This exhibition and performance is a specific action for quyi workers to implement the cooperation mechanism of the China Federation of Literary and Art Circles "Cultural Runjiang" and the construction of the Jilin Hanging Point of the New Era Civilization Practice Center.
06
The 14th National Art Exhibition, Arts and Crafts and Ceramic Art Exhibition, and Lacquer Painting Exhibition opened
On July 20, the 14th National Art Exhibition, Arts and Crafts and Ceramic Art Exhibition opened at the Jiangxi Provincial Art Museum. After strict review, a total of 147 arts and crafts works were selected, including 24 works in Beijing; 237 ceramic works of art were selected, including 34 works in Beijing. Arts and crafts and ceramic art exhibition area is one of the distinctive exhibition areas of the national art exhibition, the works have a wide range of themes, rich forms, both new explorations, and new breakthroughs, expressing the artist's reflection of the changes of the times, the new feelings of social development and social life, as well as the use of materials, expression techniques and language forms, showing a strong sense of modernity and a distinctive enterprising attitude.
On July 25, "Celebrating the 75th Anniversary of the Founding of the People's Republic of China - The 14th National Art Exhibition Lacquer Painting Exhibition" opened at Hubei Art Museum. This year's lacquer painting exhibition area received a total of 1,963 lacquer painting works (groups) from all over the country, and after the preliminary evaluation and re-evaluation of the review committee, 198 pieces (groups) were selected, including 27 works (groups) in Beijing. The selected lacquer paintings have profound themes and diverse techniques, highlighting the many characteristics of contemporary lacquer painting in terms of narrative richness and integration of traditional techniques. The exhibited works actively reflect social changes and vividly show the new style of the new era.
07
The theme activity of "Village Song Loud and Bright" was launched
On July 24, the press conference of the "Strong Foundation Project" literary and artistic action to help the construction of grassroots spiritual civilization - "Village Song Loud and Bright" was held in Hohhot, Inner Mongolia. The theme activity of "Village Song Loud and Bright" is a demonstration of the phased achievements of the "Strong Foundation Project" literary and artistic assistance to the construction of grassroots spiritual civilization in the past year, mainly through the organization of the majority of literary and artistic volunteers to go deep into life and take root in the people, and carry out precise "pairing" activities with the grassroots singing team, organize the grassroots people, especially the villagers, to actively participate in singing, and show the spirit and new style of the grassroots people in the form of singing. The activity is divided into five stages: thorough research, "pairing" counseling and training, provincial performance, national centralized performance, and normalized "pairing" assistance activities. The national concentrated exhibition will be held from September 19 to 21 in Yijin Horo Banner, Ordos, Inner Mongolia.
08
Mei Yi Jinhui - an exhibition to commemorate the 130th anniversary of Mei Lanfang's birth
On July 23, Mei Yi Jinhui - an exhibition to commemorate the 130th anniversary of Mei Lanfang's birth was exhibited at the China Intangible Cultural Heritage Museum in Beijing. This exhibition features more than 200 exhibits closely related to Mei Lanfang's artistic career, including manuscripts, calligraphy and paintings, ancient books, costumes, drama lists, musical instruments, records and other genres, of which nearly 120 are unveiled to the public for the first time. With the title of "Mei Yi Jinhui", the exhibition comprehensively shows Mei Lanfang's artistic life through six sections: "Preface", "A Generation of Grandmasters", "Cultural Messengers", "Feelings and Responsibilities", "Mission Rebirth" and "Never Forget", sorts out his outstanding contributions, and highlights the spiritual character he abides by.
09
The donation ceremony of Mr. Jiang Zhaohe's works was held at the China National Academy of Painting
On July 22, the "Donation Ceremony of Mr. Jiang Zhaohe's Works" was held at the China National Academy of Painting, which opened the prelude to the "Modern Chinese Painting and Calligraphy Masters Series Exhibition" of the China National Academy of Painting. Mr. Jiang Zhaohe is a master of modern Chinese figure painting and art educator, and the family of Mr. Jiang Zhaohe donated his masterpiece "Portrait with Ah Q" to the China National Academy of Painting with a high sense of social responsibility, and at the same time donated a total of 18 pieces/sets of Mr. Jiang Zhaohe's stationery. This donation enriches the collection system of the China National Academy of Painting and sets a model for promoting the development of Chinese art.
10
The 6th National Congress of the China Women Photographers Association was held in Beijing
On July 21, the 6th National Congress of the China Women Photographers Association was held in Beijing. The conference deliberated and approved the work report, revised the Constitution of the China Women Photographers Association, and elected a new council of the China Women Photographers Association composed of 112 people. The first meeting of the sixth council of the China Women Photographers Association elected a new chairman, vice chairman and secretary general. Lv Jingbo was elected chairman, Ju Yang, Zhang Xiaorong, Zhao Yingxin, Huang Xiaoli, Jia Ting, Wang Xinmei were elected vice chairmen, and Liu Haishan was elected secretary general. The conference hired Huang Wen, Feng Kaixuan, Liu Bin and Zhao Hong as consultants of the 6th China Women Photographers Association. Li Hong, He Jingru, Liang Wei and Zhang Ke were appointed as the 6th Deputy Secretary-General of the China Women Photographers Association.
11
The 18th FIRST Youth Film Festival was held in Xining, Qinghai
On July 20, the 18th FIRST Youth Film Festival opened in Xining, Qinghai. After the selection of pre-selection and shortlisted judges, a total of 13 feature films, 7 documentary feature films, 12 live-action short films and 7 animated short films were shortlisted for the shortlist, and the shortlisted films will be screened in Xining. The chairman of the jury of this year's film festival is director Guan Hu, and the jury members include Liu Qing, Liu Xiaosha, Shuangxuetao, Song Jia, Wang Yu and Wu Kangren and other outstanding filmmakers in the Chinese-speaking world. During the period, 10 honors will be selected, including Best Feature Film, Best Director, Jury Award, Best Actor, Best Artistic Exploration, and Best Screenplay, and will be announced at the Youth Film Festival held on July 28.
12
Shao Dazhen died at the age of 90
On July 25, the Central Academy of Fine Arts released an obituary: Mr. Shao Dazhen, a famous Chinese art theorist, art educator, artist, member of the Communist Party of China, and professor of the Central Academy of Fine Arts, passed away at 10:56 on July 25, 2024 in Beijing at the age of 90.