The unveiling ceremony of Xiling Academy was held at the China Cultural Center in Tokyo, Japan, on July 31, marking a significant step forward for this non-profit project in international cultural exchange.

The unveiling ceremony of Xiling Academy was held at the China Cultural Center in Tokyo. Photo provided to ZICC.

Chen Zhenlian, vice chairman of the China Federation of Literary and Art Circles and vice president Xiling Seal Engravers Society, delivered a keynote lecture that delved into the profound history of exchanges in seal cutting between China and Japan and envisioned the prospects of Xiling Seal Engravers Society in the new era.

Chen Zhenlian delivered a lecture at the ceremony. Photo provided to ZICC.

Established in Hong Kong in 2017, Xiling Academy was dedicated to inheriting and promoting traditional Chinese culture through art. Over the years, it has conducted cultural activities in various countries and regions through calligraphy, painting, and seal cutting, showcasing the unique charm of traditional Chinese culture.

The unveiling ceremony of Xiling Academy was held in Tokyo. Photo provided to ZICC.

The Japanese branch of Xiling Academy will hold training and exchange programs for artistic creations, cultural gatherings, exhibitions and competitions. It will further promote exchanges between the two countries in art, and inject new vitality into their interactions in traditional culture.

Reporter Cheng Dengyu