Hey fam! Ever wondered how Guangdong became a global powerhouse? Right now, the Guangdong Museum in the Chinese mainland is hosting an epic exhibition, “Shared Prosperity: A Millennium of Guangdong’s Foreign Trade,” running through October 15, 2026. ⚓🌏
What's on Display?
With over 200 artifacts from the museum’s collection and institutions across China, this show dives into:
- Archaeological treasures – ancient ceramics, shipwreck relics, and more
- Institutional milestones – how trade guilds and port officials shaped policies
- Global connections – evidence of links with Asia, the Middle East, and beyond
Why It Matters
Guangdong’s ports, like the ones in Guangzhou, were hubs connecting India, Persia, Southeast Asia and laid the foundation for modern global trade. Think of how tea, spices and textiles moved across oceans—this exhibition shows the original “trade routes” that still influence our lives today. 🍜🤝
Get Inspired
Whether you’re a history buff or just love a good story, this exhibit reveals how cultures clashed and blended over a millennium. It’s a reminder that globalization isn’t new—it started right here on these ancient docks!
Don’t miss out—soak up the vibes and dive into a story 1,000 years in the making. ✨
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Exhibition details Guangdong's millennium-long history of global trade
cgtn.com
