Unveiling the Brilliance of Hongshan Culture in Modern China

The recent International Communication Conference focused on Hongshan culture was held in Chaoyang, Liaoning Province, where key figures emphasized the importance of cultural heritage as a lens into a nation's history and identity. The event showcased profound insights from cultural experts, reflecting on the need to intensify research efforts to elevate understanding of this vital aspect of Chinese heritage. The conference drew attention to Hongshan culture, a Neolithic civilization that flourished approximately 6,500 to 5,000 years ago across regions including modern-day Liaoning and Hebei provinces and Inner Mongolia.

Wang Xinwei, the governor of Liaoning, articulated the province's commitment to preserving and promoting Hongshan culture as a cornerstone of China's civilizational narrative. His statements highlighted the ongoing efforts to apply for World Heritage status for the Niuheliang site in Chaoyang, which is crucial in establishing a globally recognized cultural identity for Hongshan. Wang's vision included integrating technological advancements in culture dissemination to reinforce awareness and appreciation of Chinese civilizational roots.

The theme of the conference, 'Tracing the Origins of Chinese Civilization Focus on Hongshan Culture,' facilitated a gathering of archaeological professionals and cultural relics protection experts who exchanged views on how to enhance international comprehension of Hongshan's significance. Qu Yingpu, publisher and editor-in-chief of China Daily, spoke about the essential roles played by major river basins, including the West Liaohe, Yellow, and Yangtze Rivers, in nurturing the cradle of early Chinese civilizations, asserting that Hongshan culture distinctly shines among them. Qu emphasized the importance of developing a recognizable array of cultural symbols that better convey the ethos of the Chinese civilization to foreign audiences.

With a forward-looking stance, the conference also revealed the official logo for Hongshan culture, thoughtfully designed to incorporate elements from Hongshan’s distinguished painted pottery. The logo embodies a double

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