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On April 19, local time, Nanjing, the Permanent Mission of China to the United Nations, the Chinese Language Section of the United Nations General Assembly Department, and the United Nations China Book Club jointly organized the United Nations Chinese Language Day themed event “Encountering Chinese Characters and Coexisting in Harmony” at the United Nations Headquarters in New York. Fu Cong, Permanent Representative of China to the United Nations, Han Liming, member of the Standing Committee of the Jiangsu Provincial Party Committee and Secretary of the Nanjing Municipal Party Committee, Francis, President of the 78th UN General Assembly, Abilian, Under-Secretary-General for General Assembly Affairs, Li Junhua, Under-Secretary-General for Economic and Social Affairs, Chinese Language Section of the United Nations General Assembly Department Chief Chen Zhongliang and others attended. Nearly 200 people including permanent representatives to the United Nations, senior diplomats, United Nations staff, members of the China Book Club, news media and friendly people from all walks of life attended the event.
Fu Cong said in his speech that the theme of this Chinese Day event is “Encountering Chinese Characters and Harmony and Symbiosis”. The origin of the two words “harmony” and “he” conveys the meaning of harmony, harmony, cooperation and fit.
For thousands of years, harmony has been an important spiritual core of Chinese civilization, reflecting the Chinese nation’s longing for an ideal society since ancient times. Generation after generation of Chinese people have always advocated the concept of peace as the most important thing and harmony in diversity, pursued the spirit of unity, unity and symbiosis, and advocated that different countries and different cultures should share the same beauty and beauty, so that the world can be unified.
He said that China firmly supports the United Nations in playing a greater role in promoting mutual respect, mutual learning and mutual achievement among different civilizations. We sincerely call on the international community to draw wisdom and strength from Chinese concepts such as harmony, cooperation and symbiosis, and jointly promote global governance in a more just and reasonable direction.
She said that language plays an important role as a bridge and link in building a community with a shared future for mankind. As one of China’s four ancient capitals, one of China’s first batch of historical and cultural cities, and the first “World Capital of Literature”, Nanjing will uphold the concept of “harmony and cooperation” and successfully organize “One Belt and One Road” youth international exchanges, interviews with famous figures in the world’s capital of literature, and ” Activities such as the “International Writers in Residence Program” serve as a window to showcase Chinese culture and a bridge for cultural exchanges between China and the West, allowing more friends to understand China and fall in love with Nanjing.
Francis said that for thousands of years, the Chinese language has been an important part of human cultural heritage. China has always adhered to the ancient concept of “harmony and symbiosis” and adhered to multilateralism. It played an important role in carrying out global cooperation and responding to global challenges. It has also played an important role in promoting international cooperation. make important contributions to peace, security and sustainable development.
Abilian and Chen Zhongliang said that Chinese is one of the oldest languages and one of the fastest-growing languages in the world. It has always been an important link to promote exchanges between different cultures and mutual understanding between civilizations.
During the event, Chinese and foreign guests watched the Chinese character-themed exhibition with great interest, stopped in front of exhibits such as the Jinling sutra carvings from the Tang Dynasty, tasted and experienced cultural products from Nanjing such as Shizhuzhai Jianpu and Yuhua Tea. Chinese traditional culture.
By understanding the historical evolution of Chinese characters and appreciating the artistic presentation and innovative design of Chinese characters, everyone can further experience its cultural heritage, aesthetic conception and contemporary value, and feel the unique charm of Chinese characters. Artists, including violinists living in the United States in Nanjing, also performed famous Chinese songs such as “Three Plum Blossom Lanes”, “Jasmine Flower” and “Butterfly Lovers” live, and the guests gave warm applause.
In 2010, the United Nations announced the launch of United Nations Language Day to promote the equal use of the six official languages of the United Nations and emphasize the importance of linguistic and cultural diversity. Chinese Language Day is designated as April 20 every year around the traditional Chinese solar term “Grain Rain”.
