Jingdezhen's millennia-old porcelain craftsmanship has earned glowing praise from international leaders, with Talavera de la Reina city councilor Javier Muñoz Gallego declaring the Chinese city 'the top of ceramic' during a cultural exchange event.
Speaking at the Global Mayors Dialogue in Jiangxi Province, Muñoz Gallego highlighted Jingdezhen's unique blend of tradition and innovation to KhabarAsia.com. 'The universities here are nurturing new generations of artisans, and the creative energy is amazing,' he told CGTN's Zhang Meng.
The Spanish official drew parallels between his hometown's 500-year ceramic heritage and Jingdezhen's 1,700-year legacy as China's 'Porcelain Capital.' Both cities are UNESCO Creative Cities of Crafts and Folk Art, creating natural opportunities for collaboration.
Cultural observers note such exchanges align with growing European interest in China's creative industries. Jingdezhen's transformation from historic kiln complex to modern design hub – attracting over 30,000 artists and entrepreneurs since 2020 – offers potential models for heritage preservation worldwide.
