Greece, China launch cultural exchange year in Athens

Greece and China have officially inaugurated the China-Greece Cultural Exchanges and Cultural Industry Cooperation Year in Athens, in an effort to enhance bilateral relations.

The inauguration last Thursday was attended by Liu Qibao, head of the Publicity Department of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China (CPC), Greek Deputy Prime Minister Yiannis Dragasakis and representatives from the field of culture and media of both countries.

"Today with the official opening of the year of cultural cooperation, the two ancient civilizations are meeting in the present. The past is a seed for the future and cultural heritage a source of inspiration," Greek Culture Minister Lydia Koniordou said in her speech.

She warmly welcomed the opening of two exhibitions of Chinese art. One is dedicated to the rich cultural heritage of the city of Hangzhou in Zhejiang...

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