Mr Shi Ting Wang (3rd left), Ambassador of China to Ghana explaining the meaning of some paintings to the First Lady, Mrs Rebecca Akufo-Addo (right), at the exhibition. With them are some dignitaries. Picture: EDNA ADU-SERWAA

Ghanaian,Chinese paintings on display at ‘Silk Road Exhibition’

Juliet Akyaa Safo Apr - 08 - 2019 , 10:10

A collection of Ghanaian and Chinese paintings was on display at the maiden ‘Silk Road Language and Art Exhibition’ in Accra last Saturday.

The exhibition, organised by Greenhouse International Development Ghana Limited, was aimed at promoting cultural exchange between China and Ghana.

It was also in response to China’s Belt and Road Initiative aimed at strengthening its connectivity with the rest of the world.

The Belt and Road Initiative was introduced by the Chinese President, Xi Jinping, in 2013 to help build connectivity with countries through strengthening the coordination of infrastructure, encourage the development of soft infrastructure such as improving financial integration and strengthening cultural exchanges and tourism.

Event

The Chinese Behavioural Law Society and the Chinese Academy of Culture co-hosted the event, under the guidance of the Chinese Embassy in Ghana.

In attendance were