Speech by Ambassador of Greece to China at the inauguration of the Chengdu Europe Culture Season
Below is the speech made by Ambassador of Greece to China, Mr. Georgios Iliopoulos, at the inauguration of the ‘Discovering The Beauty Of The Cyclades - A Glimpse Of The Aegean Sea’ exhibition at the Chengdu Contemporary Image Museum on Sunday 27th September 2020.
“ I feel particularly honored for being invited today to address the opening of the photography exhibition under the title “Discovering The Beauty Of The Cyclades — a glimpse of the Aegean Sea”, with works by the photographers Mark Wilman and Aristeidis Kontogiorgis, in this important and elegant Museum, the Chengdu Contemporary Image Museum. … The photos shown here do not simply denote the past, evoking longing or nostalgia, but, even more, thanks to the perennial beauty of the Aegean Sea, they aspire to give rise to deeper appreciation of the natural environment and the “Cosmos” or Universe that inspired Greek Art. These feelings gave rise to the most typical attributes of the Greek Mind, such as the pursuit of true knowledge through exploration and excellence. … I do sincerely hope that this exhibition will mark the beginning of closer cultural ties and cooperation between our countries …”
Mr. Georgios Iliopoulos, Ambassador of Greece to China
Ambassador of Greece to China, Mr. Georgios Iliopoulos
See more photos of the inauguration at the Chengdu Contemporary Image Museum on the Exhibitions page.
The full speech can be read below.
“The exhibition was inaugurated on Sunday, 27 September, in the presence of the Ambassador of Greece to China, Mr Georgios Iliopoulos. In the video he made for the inauguration, Mr. Wilman dedicated the exhibition to the memory of Professor Angelos Delivorias, former director of The Benaki Museum. The ‘Lost Lady Of Sikinos, Neiko’ photo at the exhibition is officially supported by the Hellenic Ministry of Culture and Sports (Υπουργείο Πολιτισμού και Αθλητισμού) and the (Εφορεία Αρχαιοτήτων Κυκλάδων) Ephorate of Antiquities of Cyclades through the use of their "Secrets of the Episkopi of Sikinos’.”
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Journals in China that covered the event in Chengdu:
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An article that covers the inauguration of the ‘Discovering The Beauty Of The Cyclades - A Glance at the Aegean Sea’ exhibition at the Chengdu Europe Culture Sea taking place at the Chengdu Contemporary Image Museum in autumn 2020.
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“ The exhibition exhibits a series of 52 photos taken by British photographer Mark Wilman and Greek photographer A. Kontogeorgis in the Cyclades and Aegean Sea. … The exhibition is presented in the form of photos, accompanied by clear and vivid text descriptions, showing the rich and fascinating beauty of the Cyclades Islands, allowing the public to further understand and explore the mysteries of nature, and advocate harmonious coexistence between man and nature. In this exhibition, you can also see the video on the consolidation and restoration of the Episkopi Church on Sikinos Island provided by the General Administration of Cultural Relics and Cultural Heritage (Cycladic Antiquities and Archaeology Bureau) of the Ministry of Culture and Sports of the Hellenic Republic.”
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An article that covers the inauguration of both the “CHISEL AND MEMORY--the Contribution of Marble Craftsmanship to the Restoration of the Acropolis Monuments” photography exhibition at the Chengdu Museum, and also the ‘Discovering The Beauty Of The Cyclades - A Glance at the Aegean Sea’ exhibition at the Chengdu Europe Culture Sea taking place at the Chengdu Contemporary Image Museum
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“Ambassador George Iliopoulos expressed in his speech that he hoped that on the one hand, this exhibition can enhance people's knowledge and understanding of the Cyclades in Greece. On the other hand, I hope tourists can enjoy the beautiful scenery and splendid culture of Greece. The photos on display not only show the past and evoke people's nostalgia or nostalgia; more importantly, people are eager to learn more about the natural environment and even the entire universe that inspired Greek art for the beauty of the Aegean Sea throughout the year.”