China- Greece cultural exchanges year officially opens

Greece and China are strengthening their cultural ties by officially inaugurating the “China- Greece Year of Cultural Exchanges” in a ceremony on April 27 at the Byzantine and Christian Museum in Athens.

The event attended by Greek Culture Minister Lydia Koniordou, Minister and Member of the Chinese Communist Party’s Central Committee Liu Qibao and representatives from the fields of politics and arts of both countries.

Within this framework two exhibi- tions of Chinese art opened at the museum in Athens: The first is dedicated to the cultural heritage of the city of Hangzhou and the second features the upcoming Winter Olympics, due to take place in China. Moreover, China’s representatives are able to see the artifacts of the Byzantine and Christian Museum in a guided tour.