◆ Jiang Feng, chief writer of "Japan Overseas Chinese News".
On July 31, 2024, a day full of special significance, the unveiling ceremony of Japan's "Xiling Academy" was held at the Chinese Cultural Center in Tokyo, like a fresh breeze, blowing through the lake of Sino-Japanese cultural exchanges, creating ripples. This is not only an important step in the international dissemination of traditional Chinese culture, but also a prelude to a new chapter in the exchanges and cooperation between China and Japan in the field of culture and art.
Chen Chen, Minister Counsellor of the Cultural Office of the Chinese Embassy in Japan, the head of the International Promotion Bureau of the Information Office of the State Council of China, relevant personnel of the China Federation of Literature and Literature, the Information Office of the People's Government of Zhejiang Province, Xiling Seal Society, Hong Kong Jigu Zhai, Jinou Art Institute and other units, many people from the Japan cultural circles and some members and honorary members of the Xiling Seal Society in Japan attended the ceremony.
Since its inauguration in Hong Kong in 2017, the "Xiling Academy" has been like a staunch cultural messenger, adhering to the lofty purpose of "inheriting culture and promoting art", and has depicted the unique charm of Chinese traditional culture to the world with calligraphy, painting, seal carving and other art forms. Today, its footprints have spread to many countries and regions around the world, becoming a bridge and link connecting different civilizations and promoting mutual learning between cultures.
The establishment of Japan's "Xiling Academy" is undoubtedly another bright pearl in the field of international cultural exchanges. At the unveiling ceremony, the relevant responsible comrades of the International Promotion Bureau of the Information Office of the State Council of China and Chen Zhenlian, vice chairman of the China Federation of Literary and Art Circles, vice president and secretary general of the Xiling Seal Society, jointly unveiled the "Xiling School".
Chen Zhenlian's keynote lecture on "Sino-Japanese Indian Studies Exchange and the New Development of Xiling Printing Society" at the unveiling ceremony laid a solid academic foundation for the development of "Xiling Academy" in Japan. The content of the lecture not only excavated the profound history of Sino-Japanese Indian exchanges, but also looked forward to the development prospects of Xiling Seal Society in the context of the new era. Such academic exchange activities will undoubtedly further promote the in-depth interaction and cooperation between China and Japan in the field of traditional culture, and make the cultural exchanges between the two countries closer.
The establishment of the "Xiling Academy" in Japan is of milestone significance for Sino-Japanese cultural exchanges. It will continue to hold training and exchanges on seal carving, calligraphy and painting, and carry out various cultural gatherings, exhibitions and competitions. These colorful cultural activities will not only provide Japan people with the opportunity to experience traditional Chinese culture up close, but also build a platform for Chinese and Japanese artists and scholars to exchange and cooperate, so that the essence of the two cultures can be integrated and enlightened in the exchange.
Relying on the brand of Xiling Seal Society and the influence of its members, Japan's "Xiling Academy" is expected to become an important window for Sino-Japanese cultural exchanges. Through this window, Japan people can have a deeper understanding of the essence of traditional Chinese culture and feel the unique charm of Chinese art. At the same time, Chinese and Japanese artists and scholars can also use this platform to jointly explore the modern value of traditional culture, promote the innovation and development of the two countries in the field of culture and art, and make the cultural exchanges between the two countries more contemporary and vigorous.
Looking forward to the future, people have reason to believe that Japan's "Xiling Academy" will play a more active role in Sino-Japanese cultural exchanges. It will continue to promote in-depth interaction and cooperation between the two countries in the field of traditional culture, and lay a solid cultural foundation for the peaceful development of China-Japan relations. At the same time, it will also become an important platform for international cultural exchanges, providing a unique window for people from all over the world to understand and appreciate traditional Chinese culture. In this window, the profound and unique charm of Chinese traditional culture will be more fully displayed and inherited.