Exploring the Potential to Expand Cultural Exchange:A Review of CICA’s Past Work

China International CulturalAssociation (CICA) is a nationwide socialgroup under the direct guidance andsupport of Chinese Ministry of Culture.Since its founding on July 3, 1986, CICAaims to enhance understanding andfriendship between Chinese people andpeople of the rest of the world and hasconducted nearly one thousandexchange events and projects, includingperforming arts, design arts, publication,personnel exchange as well as variouskinds of multi-lateral exchange. Thoseevents and proj…     

Persons of the Year 2013 for China＇s Cultural Industries Honored

The result of Chinese cultural indus- try＇s Person of theYear 2013 initiated by Guangming Daily was announced on Jan 18th and ten elites from the cultural industry received this special honor.     

Chinese Culture Blossoms in France——A Review of the Opening Evets of China Cultural Year in France

It was getting cold and leaves falling in Paris in November. But the opening of China Cultural Year has brought springtime warmth to Paris people, With more and more cultural events opening as scheduled, Paris people are showing growing zeal in splendid and profound Chinese culture.     

Get It Louder： China＇s Most Influential and Closely-Watched Exhibition of Emerging Young Talents

Launched in 2005, Get It Loud- er Exhibition is the Chinese most influential and closely-watched exhibition of emerging young talents across creative disciplines. Following the 2006, 2007, 2010, 2012 sessions, the multi-venue event this year brings together nearly one hundred the most promising Chinese and international participants from nine different fields.     

When ＂Korean Fad＂ bumps into ＂Chinese Wind＂--Cultural Counsellor of Chinese Embassy to South Korea talks about Sino-Korea Cultural Exchange

Shi Ruilin, the Culture Counsellor of Chinese Embassy to South Korea received an interviewby a reporter trom News Agency. He said, ＂ln recent years, when the South Korean popular culture is prevailing in China, the Chinese elements are also finding its way in South Korea. The two nations are going towards a brighter future of frequent Sino-Korea cultural exchanges＂ .     

ARCHITECTURAL ART CLOSER TO LIFE：A glimpse into the Second Architectural Biennial Beijing

On 26 September, 2006, the 2nd Architectural Biennial Beijing （ABB）, an 11-day event co-approved by the Ministry of Construction and the Ministry of Culture, opened in the National Museum of China. During the biennial, such diverse events were presented as exhibitions, forums, competitions and publication releases.     

Young sinologists： messengers to spread Chinese culture overseas First session of the 2014 visiting program for young sinologists

The first ＂2014 Young Sinologists Training Program＂ was held from July 2 to 22 in Beijing. Co-sponsored by the Ministry of Culture and Chinese Academy of Social Sciences and organized by the Center of International Cultural Exchange, the program drew 18 young Sinologists from 15 countries, including the United States, France, India and South Korea. By participating in lectures, seminars and other activities, the participants gained academic inspiration as well as a better understanding of China. At the opening ceremony, Chinese vice cultural minister Ding Wei said, ＂Studies on the 21 st-century China is a compulsory course. Chinese development is closely related with world development and the Chinese Dream connects with dreams of the people from the rest of the world.＂     

A Decade＇s Journey of the Animation Industry China （Changzhou）International Animation Festival

The 10th China （Changzhou）International Animation Festival, organized by the Ministry of Culture and People＇s Government ofJiangsu Province, was held from September 27 to October 5 at Changzhou International Conference＆ Exhibition Center. Guests attending the opening ceremony include Ding Wei, Vice Minister of Culture Cao Weixing, Vice Governor of Jiangsu Province, Pu Tong, Party Secretary and Deputy Director General of Bureau for External Cultural Relations,