People's daily online, April 8 (reporter Dong Zilong) "when Paris meets Wenzhou - Wenzhou sketch exhibition of Chinese and French artists" opened at Versailles city hall at 18:45 local time on April 4.The event was officially launched in Versailles, France on February 12, 2018, and a series of activities such as exhibition, academic discussion and sketch creation were held in Wenzhou from May 13 to 28, 2018.The series of activities of "when Paris meets Wenzhou" lasted more than a year, received the concern and strong support of people from all walks of life in both countries, and had a positive and far-reaching impact.

Opening ribbon cutting ceremony

The French exchange activity of "when Paris meets Wenzhou - Wenzhou sketch exhibition of Chinese and French artists" is hosted by the municipal government of Versailles, France and Wenzhou culture, broadcasting and Tourism Bureau.The exhibition displays nearly 80 paintings to depict Yongjia mountains and rivers by 22 artists, including Remy Irene, Andre bubner, Liu Xilin and Cheng Dali, It is displayed to the people of France and even the world in the form of art,Promote them to have a more intuitive feeling of China's cultural environment and natural landscape,Have a deeper understanding of Chinese traditional culture.Further, carry out exchanges and cooperation in economic and other aspects.

More than 200 guests attended the opening ceremony of the eventincluding, Mayor of Versailles Mazières、Director of Cultural Office of the Chinese Embassy in France Liang chengxi、Deputy director of Wenzhou culture, broadcasting and Tourism Bureau, President of Zhejiang chamber of Commerce in French Chen yongxi, Secretary general of French overseas Chinese Association Cai junzhu, Honorary president of Zhejiang chamber of Commerce in France Wu zhiping.

Mayor of Versailles Mazières In his speech said∶＂The exhibition and exchange of Chinese and French painters held this time is a great opportunity to celebrate the friendship between the two peoples and two cultures. Versailles castle is a symbol of cultural prosperity in French history. At that time, the greatest artists gathered here. Versailles has inherited this brilliant tradition and has always been a fertile land for creation.＂

Director of Cultural Office of the Chinese Embassy in France Liang chengxi delivers an opening address

Director of Cultural Office of the Chinese Embassy in France Liang chengxi said：＂This year marks the 55th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and France. I hope that more local cities, institutions and inpiduals between China and France can join the tide of cultural exchanges between China and France and contribute to further strengthening the friendly relations between the two countries.＂

The series of activities of "when Paris meets Wenzhou" is a beautiful encounter between an international metropolis and a famous Chinese historical and cultural city. It is not only a passionate meeting between the Seine river passing through the city and the Oujiang River, the mother river of Wenzhou, but also a deep blending of "romantic capital" and "warm state". The success of this event is not only  Offer gifts to the 70th anniversary of the founding of new China, but also Offer gifts to the 55th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and France.

Before the opening ceremony, Chinese and French artists held an in-depth seminar to explore four topics: the evolution of Chinese and Western painting art in the 20th century, artists, painters and nature in French and Chinese society, painting and nature, landscape painting and Western landscape painting.

It is reported that the 15 day Chinese and French artists will also carry out a series of activities such as sketching, discussion and exchange.