By outdoor-nature-child.com On October 20th, at the fifth “Science, Humanities, and Future” forum held in Qingdao, renowned sculptor and director of the National Art Museum of China, Wu Weishan, emphasized the importance of contemporary dissemination of outstanding Chinese culture. “It is a daunting yet magnificent system project. Each of us should become guardians, creators, and disseminators of this remarkable culture,” he stated during his keynote address.
The forum, taking place at Ocean University of China, featured 16 distinguished scientists, humanists, and writers from various fields who engaged in dialogues focused on the future development of humanity and society.
According to Wu, we are currently living in an era marked by the interplay of diverse cultures. In this landscape of competition and cooperation, he argues that the promotion of outstanding Chinese culture requires adherence to three essential principles: a single face, a unified heart, and one shared soul.
The “face” represents the unique cultural characteristics of the nation. Wu elaborated that it encompasses not only the brushwork and spirit of traditional Chinese painting and the artistry of opera but also the profound impact of Chinese culture on the world stage. “This ‘face’ boasts distinctive cultural charm and conveys the spiritual values and ideals of the Chinese people. It serves as our identity on the global cultural stage and is the first step in our dissemination efforts,” he noted.
Wu also remarked on globalization, which inevitably leads to comparisons and competition among various cultures. He stressed the necessity of respecting the history, emotions, and values that each culture embodies. “When we possess a peaceful and equal heart, cultural competition evolves into cultural exchange, and cultural collisions transform into cultural integration,” he explained.
He underscored the pursuit of peace as a longstanding aspiration of the Chinese nation and a prominent theme within outstanding Chinese culture. Wu pointed out that from Confucian notions of ‘ren’ (benevolence) to Daoist principles of ‘wu wei’ (non-action) and Mohist ideals of non-aggression, there exists a wealth of peace-oriented philosophies and wisdom in Chinese culture that holds immense value for promoting world peace and development.
“With the ongoing deepening of the dissemination of outstanding Chinese culture, it will continuously provide spiritual motivation and wisdom for building a community with a shared future for humanity,” Wu stated.
The “Science, Humanities, and Future” forum was co-initiated by noted writer and scholar Wang Meng, along with Guanhua Shi, a Chinese Academy of Engineering scholar and pioneer in marine pharmacology and former president of the Ocean University of China. As one of the significant events celebrating the 100th anniversary of the university, this forum was organized by the Ocean University of China and the Creation and Research Department of the Chinese Writers Association, centered around the theme “Education-Driven Nation and Chinese Modernization.”