Part.1

Jia Chen Dragon Year - Zodiac Cultural Relics Exhibition

Name: Jia Chen Dragon Year - Zodiac Cultural Relics Exhibition

Venue: Temporary Exhibition Hall, 1st Floor, National Museum of Nature

Duration: 2024/02/06-03/10

The "Jia Chen Dragon Year - Zodiac Cultural Relics Exhibition" is divided into four major sections: "Dragon's Origins - Birth and Evolution of the Dragon Image," "Dragon Soaring Across the Seas - Dragons in Historical Culture," "Dragon's Descendants - Dragons in Folk Culture," and "Dancing with Dragons - Returning to the World of Dinosaurs." Through text, images, and videos, the exhibition introduces artifacts and artworks with the dragon as the theme. It also showcases 19 exquisite fossil specimens and living animal specimens from the National Museum of Nature, providing information about animals related to dragons and their biological knowledge. Visitors are invited to dance with the dragon, experience a festive atmosphere, and gain insights into the inheritance of traditional Chinese culture.

Part.2

Unextinguished Kiln Fire - Contemporary Longquan Celadon Exhibition

Name: Unextinguished Kiln Fire - Contemporary Longquan Celadon Exhibition

Venue: China National Arts and Crafts Museum, China Intangible Cultural Heritage Museum

Duration: Ongoing

"In the history of Chinese ceramics, half is in Zhejiang, and in the history of Zhejiang ceramics, half is in Longquan." Longquan Kiln is an outstanding historical kiln in the history of Chinese porcelain. The exhibition consists of four parts: "Historical Overview," "Firing Techniques," "Beauty of Celadon," and "Continuation of Tradition." Using a combination of dynamic and static elements, the exhibition creates different narrative spaces, engaging the audience's sensory experience. Visitors can appreciate the beauty of celadon glazes, listen to the melodious ancient qin under bamboo, experience elegant scholarly pursuits, enjoy Song-style tea ceremonies, and savor the fragrance of vase flowers. Longquan celadon reflects the Chinese pursuit of purity, elegance, tranquility, subtlety, sincerity, and restraint.

Part.3

Ink Night - Thematic Series Exhibition of Ink Painting

Name: Ink Night - Thematic Series Exhibition of Ink Painting

Venue: Longfu Cultural Center, Halls 1 and 4

Duration: 2023/12/30-2024/02/29

The exhibition is divided into two major themes, "Gathering Excellence" and "Layering Traces," displayed in Halls 1 and 4 of the Longfu Cultural Center. It presents the contemporary urban changes depicted through ink paintings from both artistic works and historical documents. The exhibition traces the evolution of Chinese ink painting from the early 20th century to the present, focusing on several important historical documents. Visitors can encounter discourses on art development by renowned figures such as Chen Duxiu, Xu Beihong, and Wu Guanzhong, experiencing the fusion and collision of traditional and innovative elements in Chinese painting over the past century.

Part.4

"Building Dreams with Beauty" - Exhibition of 100 Children's Picture Books

Name: "Building Dreams with Beauty" - Exhibition of 100 Children's Picture Books

Venue: 1st Floor, Special Exhibition Hall, China Millennium Monument

Duration: 2024/01/28-03/05

Featuring the first public display of 100 outstanding children's picture book works, the exhibition "Building Dreams with Beauty - Exhibition of 100 Children's Picture Books" showcases a creatively designed display using books as a central visual motif. Amidst refined and colorful surroundings, it offers visitors an interactive, entertaining, three-dimensional, and immersive journey into the world of picture books. The exhibition is divided into three sections: "Childhood Thoughts, Delights, and Hearts." It presents original manuscripts, sample books, publications, animated videos, and immersive thematic scenes inspired by ten picture books, totaling 821 original illustrations and 24 animated videos.

Part.5

"Traditional Chinese Painting" - Exhibition of Authentic Works by Qi Baishi, Xu Beihong, and Zhang Daqian + Digital Art Realm

Name: "Traditional Chinese Painting" - Exhibition of Authentic Works by Qi Baishi, Xu Beihong, and Zhang Daqian + Digital Art Realm

Venue: Century Hall, 2nd Floor, China Millennium Monument

Duration: 2024/02/02-05/05

The exhibition is presented in three chapters, showcasing works by Qi Baishi, Xu Beihong, and Zhang Daqian from 1931 to 1951. These sections represent distinctive cases and also symbolize a collective portrait of Chinese literati during a century of transformation and collision between East and West. From self-awareness and determination to propel the rebirth of Chinese art to the compassion for the world, these artists' exploration of the mission to rejuvenate the nation and the creative spirit of "eliminating the old and establishing the new" still shines with timeless brilliance today, enlightening our path forward.

Part.6

Compilation of Classics in the Flourishing Age: Thematic Exhibition of A Comprehensive Collection of Ancient Chinese Paintings

Name: Compilation of Classics in the Flourishing Age: Thematic Exhibition of A Comprehensive Collection of Ancient Chinese Paintings

Venue: Halls East and West, 2nd Floor, China Millennium Monument

Duration: 2024/01/22-05/05

This exhibition is divided into four sections: "Appreciating Elegance," "Study Room Interests," "Enjoying the Heart and Reading Classics," and "Judging the Past and Opening the New." Innovatively presented through digitization, scenarization, and aesthetic education, it delves into and disseminates the reading traditions of the Chinese nation, showcasing the reading styles of ancient Chinese people through high-definition reproductions of works, digital artworks, publications, and documents. With a total of 320 exhibits, the exhibition allows visitors to witness the vibrant and lively expressions of ancient readers, experience the changes in reading habits throughout history, appreciate the diverse reading environments, understand the development and transformation of artistic styles, and present the authentic appearance of different social classes' reading communities in ancient times.

Part.7

Heaven Gave Me Talent For A Reason - Li Bai

Chinese Ancient Poetry New Media Art Series Exhibition

Name: Heaven Gave Me Talent For A Reason - Li Bai

Chinese Ancient Poetry New Media Art Series Exhibition

Venue: Underground Level, Digital Art Exhibition Hall, China Millennium Monument

Duration: December 28, 2023 - February 29, 2024

The inaugural exhibition of the Chinese Ancient Poetry New Media Art Series Exhibition focuses on the theme of "Li Bai," centering around his poetry as the core and primary narrative thread. Through diverse artistic expressions such as multimedia art exhibitions, it showcases various facets and characteristics of Li Bai's life experiences. This immersive space aims to create an internationally aesthetic, diverse, and uniquely IP-driven experience rooted in Chinese traditional culture. Rendering the myriad of emotions depicted in Li Bai's poetry into tangible experiences, visitors can toast with Li Bai, relieving ancient sorrows; stroll under the moonlight with Li Bai, experiencing the poignant beauty of three shadows; pause to watch Li Bai's dance of wine and sword, or soar over Mirror Lake and immerse oneself in the secluded forests of Tianmu Mountain.

Part.8

Drawing from History: Cultural Exhibition of Historical Landscapes in Beijing's Surrounding Mountain Areas

Name: Drawing from History: Cultural Exhibition of Historical Landscapes in Beijing's Surrounding Mountain Areas

Venue: Confucius Temple and Imperial College Museum

Duration: December 29, 2023 - March 31, 2024

This exhibition primarily features the "Historical Landscape Maps of Beijing's Surrounding Mountain Areas," showcasing a comprehensive array of historical and cultural heritage alongside the harmonious natural ecology of Beijing. Through images, hand-drawn scrolls, and models, it presents the grandeur of the historical landscapes surrounding Beijing, bearing witness to the achievements in combining the preservation of cultural heritage with ecological conservation and restoration.

Part.9

2024 (Year of the Dragon) Zodiac Stamp Exhibition"

Name: 2024 (Year of the Dragon) Zodiac Stamp Exhibition"

Venue: First Floor, China Philatelic Museum

Duration: Opens February 1, 2024

As the Year of the Dragon approaches in 2024 (Year of Jia Chen), China Post issued special stamps on January 5, 2024, commemorating the occasion. To promote the culture of the Dragon zodiac sign, the China Philatelic Museum presents the "2024 (Year of the Dragon) Zodiac Stamp Exhibition." This exhibition brings together 76 types of dragon zodiac stamp collections from China Post, Hong Kong Post, Macao Post and Telecommunications, the United Nations Postal Administration, and 24 other countries, making it a comprehensive showcase of worldwide dragon zodiac stamps.

Translator: ZHANG Bo

Reviewer: NIU Lihua