Source: CCTV.com

05-13-2008 10:00

Clearly one of the great things that's taking place is the globalization of culture and the growing fraternity in the broad cultural community.

One-hundred-and-19 well-known Chinese artists have written an open letter to fellow artists the world over.(Photo: CCTV.com)

One-hundred-and-19 well-known Chinese artists have written an open letter to fellow artists the world over. The artists invite their overseas peers to come to Beijing to savor the plenitude of art and sports during the Olympic Games in August.

One-hundred-and-19 well-known Chinese artists have written an open letter to fellow artists the world over.(Photo: CCTV.com)

More than twenty thousand artists will converge in Beijing prior to the Games. The cultural and artistic platform for exchange is meant to benefit all of Humanity. The exchange also recognizes diversified art genres around the world coupled with determination to thrive through appreciation and understanding.

Among those signing the letter are Peking Opera artist Yu Kuizhi, film director Zhang Yimou and composer Xu Peidong. Beijing plans a host of performances and exhibitions based on intangible cultural heritage and modern art during the Olympic Games.

 

Editor:Liu Fang