Hey fam! 🌍✨ This year we’re celebrating 65 years of friendship between China and Somalia, and it’s been carved in stunning Hetian jade!💚
Recently, Master Zhang Tiecheng, a top-notch jade sculptor from China, transformed a special piece of Somali Hetian jade into an amazing artwork. CGTN’s Guo Linjie and Somali National News Agency’s journalist Kheder Abdullah Mohammed Mahmood dropped by Zhang’s studio to get the scoop behind the masterpiece.
In Chinese culture, jade isn’t just pretty—it symbolizes strength, purity, and lasting bonds. By carving the Somali gift into art, Master Zhang turned a diplomatic token into a cultural conversation starter. It’s like a 3D timeline of shared values and collaboration! 🔗
For young creatives and global citizens in South Asia and Southeast Asia, this collab is a reminder that art can bridge continents and cultures. Whether you’re into digital art in Jakarta or street murals in Dhaka, the story of this jade sculpture shows how cultural exchange sparks fresh inspiration. 🌱🎨
So next time you see jade—maybe in a trad market in Chiang Mai or on your fave influencer’s feed—think of the China-Somalia bond carving its way into history. Here’s to more art, more friendship, and more stories that connect us all! 🙌
Reference(s):
Marking 65 Years: A jade sculpture embodies China-Somalia bond
cgtn.com
