Advocated by China’s State Administration of Cultural Heritage, and hosted by Chinese Museums Association and Chinese Association of Natural Science Museums, the 8th Chinese Museums and Relevant Products and Technologies Exposition (MPT Expo) was held at Fuzhou Strait International Conference & Exhibition Center from Nov. 23 to 26. Pingtan made its debut at the MPT Expo, displaying Austronesian archaeological relics and creative cultural artworks to visitors.

Opening ceremony of the 8th MPT Expo (Photo/ce.cn)

“The relics and cultural products from Pingtan seem closely connected and exude unique charms,” said Ms.Cao, one of the visitors at the MPT Expo. She added that the aged-looking pottery exhibits seem well-preserved and also highlighted on the locality of some unique looking cups which hold similar designs to that of the local Austronesian totems.

Pingtan’s cultural relics attracting loads of attention (Photo/Pingtan Times)

“We have brought archaeological relics from the Austronesian Archaeological Research Base, as well as some creative artworks designed after the relics and Austronesian totems. Many well-known museums are participating in the MPT Expo this time such as the Palace Museum and the National Museum of China, so it is a great opportunity for us to exchange on expertise which is what we are here for,” expressed Chen Sheng, Deputy Director of Pingtan Comprehensive Pilot Zone Museum.

These big museums are experienced in the cultural artwork industry for a good amount of time and have established a well-developed operating system. Hence, it would be helpful to borrow their expertise to enhance Pingtan’s construction of the cultural artwork industry,” added Chen.

The Chinese Museums and Relevant Products and Technologies Exposition is the largest national-level museum exhibition and the most influential biennial cultural event in China and even Asia.

The 8^th MPT Expo this year has attracted 613 museums and enterprises and was divided into 4 different categories, namely, exhibitions, seminars, public welfare activities, and project promotion.