Xian’s warriors at MARQ: a new page in the history of museums in Spain

Seven terracotta soldiers and a horseIn addition 120 works from 9 museums, many exhibited for the first time Shape this example outside of China that brought this string of numbers to Alicante World Heritage since 1987 and that it’s a “historic day” to convert MARQ to ten months” Europe’s cultural epicenter” He underlined the Chairman of the Provincial General Assembly. Carlos Mazon during the action Hu Heping, Minister of Culture and Tourism of China.

“The power of culture, archeology, history and cooperation between peoples has brought us here to this moment in which we live. From Alicante we teach the world one of humanity’s greatest archaeological discoveries.» drew attention to Mazón, for which the exhibition placed « MARQ and Alicante. on the international museum map».

Spanish-Chinese cooperation

Cultural and touristic activities of the region with this exhibition 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Spain and China. Hu Heping assured a cooperation that “consolidated over time and grew closer with each passing day”. “This exhibition is a high-quality event” because the Qin and Han dynasties are “of great importance in Chinese history” and “symbolic elements of Chinese civilization were formed at that time: warriors, the great wall, poetry and papermaking, cas one of the country’s greatest inventions.

The Minister evaluated this cultural event as a “p” opportunity.deepen learning and mutual knowledge highlighted our civilizations” and the visible parts, because “it is a big step in promoting these civilizations, where the people can enjoy the distinctive features of the Qin and Han dynasties and the beauty of our culture.” cultural and friendly exchange of our peoples».

reminded on March 9 President of the People’s Republic of China Xi Jinpingsent to King Felipe VI congratulations for him 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations and both agreed to further this friendly bilateral relationship. With the aim of perfecting working mechanisms, creating cooperation platforms and strengthening cooperation in all sectors. «The next step is to deepen cultural exchange and formulate a comprehensive strategy for a common future».

Cultural Heritage Management Advisor to the Shaanxi Provincial Government, Luo Wenli, Standing out in his speech at the event led by the new deputy responsible for culture, Juan de Dios NavarroHE Prince of Asturias Awards It was something “very important to Chinese archaeology” given to the warriors of Xian in 2010, and she hoped that this exhibit “which we started working on five years ago” would open Chinese civilization to Spain “from a new perspective”. “.

unforgettable days

“Today is a memorable day for most of us here, but when it opened to the public this afternoon, Bring unforgettable days to those who will visit MARQ», said Martinón-Torres, a professor at Cambridge University.

The curator of the exhibition emphasized that it is “a new narrative discourse in which the role of those who build them is strengthened”. So this exhibition laboratory where archaeologists and scientists share their latest discoveries with usyour questions and doubts.

He also highlighted the “enormous effort” of teams from China and the Alicante museum. It covers 200 people. From MARQ technicians and archaeologists Provincial Assembly architectural teamled by Raphael Perez and study Angel RocamoraIn addition to music composed by Luis Ivars, “those with the ability to transform ideas into extraordinary spaces”.

The event was also attended by Julia Parra, Vice President and Vice President of Culture until a few days ago, who described the exhibition as “an illusion and dream realized and shared by many”; Council Vice President, More; Minister of Innovation, Universities, Science and Digital Society, Josephine Good; sub-representative of the government, Araceli Poblador; Vice President of the Provincial Assembly, Ana Serna, and the mayor of Alicante, luis barcala.