HANGZHOU, China , June 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- On June 19, 2024 , the China National Silk Museum held the grand opening of the "Heavenly Palace: Chang'an on the Silk Roads" exhibition. The exhibition is segmented into five thematic parts: The Capital of the World, The Commercial Capital, The Cultural Capital, The Fashion Capital, and Chang'an and Zhejiang . The Silk Road has long served as a vital conduit for the fusion, exchange, and dialogue between Eastern and Western civilizations and cultures, contributing significantly to the global prosperity for nearly two millennia.
Along this historic route, ancient Chang'an exemplified a spirit of openness, inclusiveness, diversity, and harmony, embodying the enduring grandeur of the Han and Tang dynasties, and illuminating Chinese civilization on the global stage. Zhejiang , a crucial nexus at both the beginning and end of the ancient overland and maritime Silk Roads, continues to play a pivotal role in the Belt and Road Initiative. Stretching across vast distances and countless epochs, the Silk Road has cultivated a spirit defined by peace and cooperation, openness and inclusiveness, mutual learning, and reciprocal benefits.
This enduring Silk Road spirit remains as vibrant and relevant today as ever. During the Han and Tang dynasties, Chang'an stood as the starting point of the ancient Silk Road, serving as a vital nexus connecting the East and West across the Eurasian continent. With its flourishing economy, radiant culture, a.
