“Splendid Jiangsu” Takes the Spotlight in Hong Kong and Macao, Unfolding a New Chapter of Cultural Exchange and Industrial Integration

(SeaPRwire) –   NANJING, China, April 20, 2026 — In a bid to further advance the matching of cultural industry resources and deepen cooperative ties between Jiangsu, Hong Kong and Macao, the “Splendid Jiangsu Cultural Exchange and Industrial Promotion Event” was successfully staged in Hong Kong and Macao from April 14 to 18.

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Jiangsu, Hong Kong and Macao share a long history of exchanges and cooperation. The three regions maintain close connections, with fruitful collaboration delivered across economic and trade, cultural, and youth-related sectors.

This event, organized by the Jiangsu International Culture Association, includes a series of activities such as cultural industry promotion conferences, exhibition and sale events, as well as Kunqu opera exchange sessions. It aims to support more Jiangsu-based cultural enterprises and high-quality cultural products to enter the global market, while fully demonstrating Jiangsu’s rich cultural heritage and vibrant innovation vitality.

At the cultural industry promotion conference held in Hong Kong on April 14, core themes covered “technological innovation empowerment for industrial renewal”, “deep cultural roots for inheritance and development”, “new aesthetics and craftsmanship integrating tradition and innovation”, and “IP revitalization for synergy between quality and influence”. The event displayed development achievements in fields including digital content, AI-powered short dramas, intangible cultural heritage innovation, and intelligent manufacturing. A signing ceremony for key Jiangsu and Hong Kong cultural enterprises was held on site, the Jiangsu-Hong Kong Creative Industries Cooperation Initiative was issued, and the series of activities was officially launched.

The “Splendid Jiangsu: the Artistry of Traditional Chinese Culture” exhibition and sale event was held at the same time. The exhibition had three main sections – “History and Cultural Heritage”, “Inheritance and Fashion”, and “Integration and Innovation” – displaying representative intangible cultural heritage crafts from Jiangsu, including Yunjin brocade, Song brocade, kesi (tapestry weaving), and Suzhou embroidery.

Dozens of brands, including the Nanjing Yunjin Museum, took part in the exhibition, providing interactive experiences such as custom tailoring services. Innovative achievements were also on display, including an intelligent tie-dye robotic production line from Nantong and a silk pattern database, highlighting the deep integration of intangible cultural heritage with artificial intelligence and digital authorization.

At the Chiang Chen Theatre of the Hong Kong Polytechnic University, flagship events such as Kunqu opera lectures and showcase performances of selected excerpts were staged one after another. Modern Kunqu productions, including The Return on a Snowy Night , as well as classic pieces like The Peony Pavilion: Strolling in the Garden and The Fisherman‘s Joy: Hiding the Boat, brought Hong Kong audiences a unique Chinese romantic experience where past and present meet on the same stage.

From April 17 to 18, the Han Culture Carnival – a key part of the overall event schedule – was held at Fortress Hill Garden in Macao, offering local audiences a rich experience of Han cultural heritage, along with a series of themed artistic performances.

The themed market had three exhibition zones – “The Two Han Dynasties in Intangible Cultural Heritage”, “The Two Han Dynasties in Creative Products”, and “The Two Han Dynasties in Children’s Paintings”. More than 40 representative intangible cultural heritage works from Xuzhou were on display, including Mazhuang sachets, bamboo weaving works, clay sculptures, dough figurines, as well as Han embroidery. In addition, over 100 cultural and creative products from the Xuzhou Museum and local cultural tourism groups were showcased, alongside 40 children’s paintings from Suining.

Meanwhile, the exhibition “Grandeur of the Han Dynasty – Masterpieces of Han-Era Cultural Relics from Xuzhou“ opened at the Macao Museum and will run until June 14. The exhibition features 92 pieces (sets) of Han Dynasty artifacts selected from the collection of the Xuzhou Museum. By combining digital technology with physical displays, it presents a rich, multi-dimensional view of the historical landscape of the Han era.

Highlights include precious artifacts such as a jade burial suit stitched with gold thread, an S-shaped jade dragon pendant, a dancing figurine wearing a curved-front robe, and Han pictorial stone carvings. Together, they vividly demonstrate the prosperity of the great Han Dynasty and showcase the enduring spirit of the Chinese people – reverence for heaven and ancestors, pragmatism and enterprise, as well as openness and inclusiveness.

During the event, the Xuzhou Han Culture performance team also visited Lou Hau High School in Macao, interacting with students through Pei-style musical performances, introductions to Han music, and hands-on instrument experience sessions. The team also appeared at iconic Macao landmarks such as the Ruins of St. Paul’s and Tap Seac Square, staging vibrant Han culture-themed flash mob performances.

Source: Jiangsu International Culture Association

CONTACT: Point of contact: Ms. Tang, Telephone: 86-10-63074558.