Hey everyone! 🌟 CGTN’s Merna Al Nasser takes us on a vibrant tour of Suzhou, the city where historic canals and sleek skyscrapers share the same skyline.
First stop: the Suzhou Bay Museum. Here, you’ll dive into maritime tales of ancient traders who cruised these waterways. Think ship models, navigational tools, and interactive displays that bring the Silk Road’s sea route to life!
Next up: the Six Arts Museum. This spot celebrates traditional crafts like calligraphy, music and archery—the “six arts” that shaped Confucian culture. Merna even tries her hand at creating a digital brush-stroke animation, blending old-school skills with new-school tech.
Finally, we hit the Song Brocade Cultural Park, where silk once fit for emperors meets cutting-edge design. From intricate brocade weaving to VR fashion showcases, it’s proof that heritage threads are weaving tomorrow’s trends.
APEC 2025’s theme—Connect, Innovate, Prosper—echoes through every exhibit. Suzhou shows us that when we fuse time-honored tradition with modern creativity, everyone benefits. It’s a shared story of culture fueling growth and inspiring us to think globally while staying rooted in our past.
Suzhou’s museums remind us that our roots are the launching pad for tomorrow’s ideas. Keep exploring, stay inspired! ✨
Reference(s):
With Merna in Suzhou: Where past meets future for shared prosperity
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