To promote traditional Chinese culture abroad and further build the cultural brand of Juye gongbi peony paintings, the Juye Painting and Calligraphy Institute in Heze, Shandong province, was invited to a Heze cultural exchange event at the Albanian Embassy in China in Beijing on Oct 27.

Through painting and the peony, the event showcased Juye's artistic depth as the "home of Chinese peasant painting" and "home of Chinese gongbi painting (a refined, realistic style)", along with its achievements in the calligraphy and painting industry.

Albanian Ambassador to China Riza Poda and his wife visited the exhibition area, admiring the works and learning about the painting techniques, creative concepts, industry development and overseas promotion of Juye peony paintings. They praised the works for their exquisite craftsmanship and elegant artistic style, recognizing their unique Eastern aesthetic appeal.

The ambassador and his wife also tried their hand at gongbi peony painting, experiencing the techniques of line drawing, color application and shading. They immersed themselves in the beauty of traditional Chinese painting and the auspicious meanings carried by peonies.

After the visit, the institute presented a Juye peony painting to the ambassador's wife as a symbol of cultural exchange and mutual understanding. The event marked an important step in Juye's efforts to promote its peony paintings internationally and further enhance their global reputation.

Albanian Ambassador to China Riza Poda and his wife view Juye gongbi peony paintings at a cultural exchange event at the Albanian Embassy in Beijing on Oct 27. [Photo/Sdchina News]