Opening ceremony of the 7th Taihe Forum
The 7th Taihe Forum, organized by the Palace Museum and the Beijing Palace Museum Cultural Heritage Protection Foundation, was held in Beijing. This year’s forum focused on three key areas: high-quality operation and management innovation of world museums, green and sustainable development of world heritage sites, and the integration of “culture + technology” in museums, injecting new momentum into the high-quality development of global cultural heritage.
Opening ceremony of the 7th Taihe Forum
Attendees listening at the opening ceremony of the 7th Taihe Forum
Palace Museum cultural products displayed at the 7th Taihe Forum opening ceremony
Director of the Palace Museum delivering a speech at the 7th Taihe Forum opening ceremony
Palace Museum
The Palace Museum, also known as the Forbidden City, is a historic imperial palace complex in Beijing, China. It served as the home of Chinese emperors and the ceremonial and political center of the Chinese government for nearly 500 years during the Ming and Qing dynasties. Today, it is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the world’s most visited museums, housing a vast collection of artifacts and artworks from the imperial collections.
Beijing Palace Museum Cultural Heritage Protection Foundation
The Beijing Palace Museum Cultural Heritage Protection Foundation is a non-profit organization established to support the conservation and restoration of the Forbidden City’s cultural relics and architecture. It focuses on raising funds, promoting public awareness, and facilitating research to preserve this UNESCO World Heritage site, which served as China’s imperial palace from the Ming to Qing dynasties. Through these efforts, the foundation helps maintain the historical and cultural legacy of one of the world’s most significant palace complexes.
Taihe Forum
The Taihe Forum is a high-level international dialogue platform established in China, focusing on intercultural exchange and civilizational dialogue. It draws its name from the “Taihe” concept in traditional Chinese philosophy, which represents harmony and peaceful coexistence. The forum brings together global leaders and thinkers to discuss shared challenges and promote mutual understanding among different cultures.
