The presentation ceremony of the book series A Comprehensive Collection of Ancient Chinese Paintings and the inauguration of an exhibition on Song dynasty paintings were held at the Exhibition Hall of the University of Macau (UM) Wu Yee Sun Library today (13 March).

At the book presentation ceremony, Zhao Cheng, member of the Standing Committee of the CPC Zhejiang Provincial Committee and head of the Publicity Department of the CPC Zhejiang Provincial Committee; Yonghua Song, rector of UM; and Zhu Hui, deputy party secretary of Zhejiang University (ZJU), delivered a speech respectively. The book series A Comprehensive Collection of Ancient Chinese Paintings, presented by ZJU to UM, is jointly compiled and published by ZJU and the Cultural Relics Bureau of Zhejiang Province. It is a national cultural project approved by President Xi Jinping when he was serving in Zhejiang, encompassing a total of 12,405 pieces (sets) of ancient Chinese paintings on paper, silk, and linen from 263 museums and cultural institutions at home and abroad. The book series is by far the most comprehensive and largest catalogue of Chinese paintings ever published.

In addition, the exhibition on Song dynasty paintings, jointly organised by the Information Office of the People’s Government of Zhejiang Province, the Department of Culture, Radio, Television and Tourism of Zhejiang Province, ZJU, and UM, was inaugurated concurrently. The exhibition showcases about 80 high-fidelity reproductions of Song dynasty paintings, along with Zhejiang’s intangible cultural heritage items, including Longquan celadon, Huzhou writing brush, and Xiling seal. Interactive experiences such as Zhejiang VR, Song dynasty tea culture, and block printing are also available on site. The exhibition is open from 10:00am to 7:00pm daily, including public holidays, until 30 March 2024. Admission is free.