Ashgabat became a bridge between East and West this week as two landmark Chinese cultural exhibitions opened in Turkmenistan's capital. The events, organized under a bilateral cultural exchange initiative, aim to deepen mutual understanding through art and history.
Galloping Steeds: A Journey Through Equestrian Legacy
The 'Galloping Steeds' exhibition presents over 150 artifacts tracing China's 3,000-year equestrian tradition. From intricately carved saddles to dynamic paper cuttings, the collection reveals how horses shaped Chinese civilization – a theme resonating strongly in Turkmenistan's own nomadic heritage.
Porcelain Diplomacy: White Gold Speaks Volumes
Nearby, the 'Chinese White' display features contemporary Dehua porcelain masterpieces. Curators cleverly incorporated horse motifs into several translucent works, creating artistic parallels between China's 'porcelain capital' and Turkmenistan's Akhal-Teke horse culture.
The opening ceremony saw cultural institutions exchange symbolic gifts, including Chinese translations of Magtymguly Fragi's poetry – a nod to Turkmenistan's national poet. The exhibitions will run through early July, offering free admission to all visitors.
