An exhibition entitled “Where Civilizations Meet: Collections from Museums of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization Member States” has opened at the National Museum of China in Beijing.

The event, organized in connection with the Shanghai Cooperation Organization Summit to be held in Tianjin on August 31 – September 1 this year, brings together representatives from national and historical museums in Uzbekistan, China, Belarus, Iran, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Pakistan, Russia, and Tajikistan.

For the exposition, which is being held under the motto of the “Shanghai Spirit” – “Respect for Diversity of Civilizations, and Pursuit of Common Development” – 220 unique exhibits have been selected from 10 museums and cultural institutions of the member states. In particular, the exhibition features important artifacts reflecting the history, development, and evolution of each country’s civilization, as well as showcasing the historical ties among the nations. These unique items, like stars in the galaxy of civilizations, vividly highlight the rich cultural foundation of the SCO countries.

Notably, 27 exhibits from the State Museum of History of Uzbekistan and the State Art Museum have been featured in the exhibition. Each work embodies Uzbekistan’s cultural heritage and wealth, ranging from examples of the most ancient civilizations to the art of the 19th and 20th centuries.

The National Museum of China is considered one of the largest museums in the world. Located in the center of Beijing, to the east of Tiananmen Square, this architectural monument was established in 2003 as a result of the merger of the Museum of the Chinese Revolution and the Museum of Chinese History. The museum’s collection spans over five thousand years of history – from Neolithic artifacts to works of art of the last century. The complex showcases bronze objects, porcelain, calligraphy, paintings, Buddhist statues, documents, and items connected with the modern history of China.

Behruz Khudoyberdiyev, Utkir Alimov, UzA

Beijing, China