SpeakerZhao Nan
As two major representatives of Eastern and Western civilizations, China and Italy each possess a festival system that carries their unique cultural genes. From the agricultural rhythms of the Yellow River basin to the evolution from polytheism to monotheism on the Apennine Peninsula, from Confucian ethics to Catholic doctrine, festivals serve as vessels of cultural memory. They not only reflect the divergent paths of civilizational development, but also reveal the shared emotional structures of humanity.
This lecture adopts a comparative approach to delve into the internal logic and external expressions of the Chinese and Italian festival systems.
The 'China-Europe Academy' is a cultural exchange forum that brings together experts and scholars from China and Europe with expertise in a variety of fields. It upholds the values of pluralism and openness, while embodying the academic spirit of the Ancient Chinese Academy of Classical Learning. By focusing on the mutual appreciation of China and Europe, the exchange of culture between China and Europe will be realised in a variety of ways and in multiple languages, including Chinese, English, French and etc. It will be conducted through multiple channels, both online and offline.
