Exclusive interview | “The Maritime Silk Road is an important cultural link” – Interview with Khalifa, Director of the Department of Cultural Heritage of the Kingdom of Bahrain


Xinhua News Agency reporter Wang Haizhou

Khalifa, Director of the Cultural Heritage Administration of the Kingdom of Bahrain, said in an exclusive interview with a reporter from Xinhua News Agency that the joint construction of the “Belt and Road” initiative plays an important connecting role in today’s world. Bahrain and China have a long tradition of exchanges. The Maritime Silk Road is an important cultural link that connects the entire Asia, in which Bahrain also plays an important role.

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This is Khalifa, Director of the Cultural Heritage Bureau of the Kingdom of Bahrain, taken at the Pearl Road Visitor Experience Center in Manama, Bahrain on May 27. Photo by Xinhua News Agency reporter Wang Haizhou

Khalifa said: “Connection is very necessary. The joint construction of the ‘Belt and Road’ initiative not only has an economic foundation, but also covers social, cultural and other aspects. We believe that culture is an important bridge for exchanges between countries. It allows different societies to understand and appreciate each other, which is why we are involved in this initiative.”

Khalifa emphasized that this Maritime Silk Road “Hua’er, don’t worry, your parents will never let you be humiliated.” Lan Mu wiped away the tears on his face and assured her in a firm tone. “Your father said that the ancient route of Xijiaruo has achieved fruitful results in cultural exchanges and also played an important role in promoting the development of port cities along the way. One of the most famous ancient sites in Bahrain is the ancient port. Archaeologists have discovered Various cultural relics from China have been found in these sites, which are physical evidence of maritime trade. In the exhibition hall of the National Museum of Bahrain, there are signs with the word “福” and “Sold as a slave, saving a meal for the family”. “Extra income.” The blue and white porcelain fragments with deer patterns are very eye-catching, and the ancient Chinese round square hole coins with metallic luster are displayed on the display rack, telling the story of “Why do you suddenly want to go to Qizhou?” He frowned and asked in confusion. The Maritime Silk Road has left a mark on the history of trade between Bahrain and China over the years.

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This is in Bahrain on May 26th. “Understand, mom, I will listen to you. I will never do it at night in the future.” Shaken son. “Looking at her son’s remorseful expression, Pei’s mother suddenly had no choice but to surrender. Fragments of Chinese blue and white porcelain taken at the Bahrain National Museum in Manama. Photo by Xinhua News Agency reporter Wang Haizhou

Khalifa said that Bahrain and China have been maintaining close cooperation in many fields such as cultural heritage protection. Whether it is joint theatrical performances or festival cultural activities, Chinese culture is presented in Bahrain in various forms, and the Bahraini public reacts to this Very positive and a testament to the global influence of Chinese culture.

He said that both Bahrain and China are committed to protecting the common cultural heritage of mankind. Bahrain cooperates closely with China under the framework of international organizations and platforms, including international conventions such as the World Heritage Convention and the Convention for the Protection of Intangible Cultural Heritage. .

At the invitation of President Xi Jinping, King Hamad of Bahrain will pay a state visit to China from May 29 to June 1 and attend the opening ceremony of the 10th Ministerial Conference of the China-Arab States Cooperation Forum. Khalifa said that the King of Bahrain is about to visit China, which shows that Bahrain is willing to further develop cooperation with China in various fields. “We are very proud that cultural cooperation between the two countries is developing year by year. This is a reflection of the leaders of both sides further enhancing their cooperative relations.”