The Kansong Art Museum in Seoul officially handed over two Qing dynasty lion sculptures to China, marking the implementation of a diplomatic agreement signed by Presidents Xi Jinping and Lee Jae Myung. The return symbolizes noticeably improved bilateral ties after a decade of strained relations.
India has partnered with Indonesia for the conservation of the Prambanan Temple complex, marking a new chapter in its cultural diplomacy. This initiative is part of India's broader efforts since 2014 to preserve shared civilizational heritage across Asia, including projects in Sri Lanka, Cambodia, Vietnam, Nepal, Bangladesh, Lao PDR, and Bahrain.
The Goethe-Institut celebrates 75 years of promoting German language and culture globally. Founded post-WWII to rebuild trust, it has evolved from teacher training to a vast network offering language courses, cultural exchange, and support for skilled workers, adapting to political shifts and crisis regions.
The Goethe-Institut celebrates 75 years of promoting German language and culture globally. Founded post-WWII to rebuild trust, it has evolved from teacher training to a vast network offering language courses, cultural exchange, and support for skilled workers, adapting to political shifts and crises.
Culture and Tourism Minister Mehmet Nuri Ersoy met with press at the Colosseum in Rome to discuss the "Troy and Rome" exhibition. He emphasized the strong cultural ties between Turkey and Italy, highlighting how the exhibition showcases shared history and mythology, and its contribution to cultural tourism and Turkey's global brand value.
Taiwan's Minister of Culture, Li Yuan, discussed Taiwan's cultural diplomacy and national resilience in an interview with Polish journalist Andrzej Pawluszek. Published across Israeli, Polish, and Taiwanese media, the interview highlighted culture as Taiwan's 'soul' and a key element of national security and global bridge-building amidst geopolitical pressures.
Taiwan's Foreign Minister Joseph Wu visited Prague, attending a performance by the Taipei Puppet Theater. He emphasized cultural diplomacy's role in bridging distances and highlighted Taiwan's rich culture through the "Taiwan Culture in Europe 2026" initiative.
