The signing ceremony of the Cultural Exchange Agreement between Liaoning Provincial Museum and Tateyama Museum of Toyama was held in Shenyang City, Liaoning Province on December 16, showcasing one of the great achievements of the 40th anniversary of the friendly relationship between Liaoning Province in China and Toyama Prefecture in Japan.

Culture shines with exchanges, and civilization is enriched through mutual learning. As an important window for cultural inheritance and exhibition, the Liaoning Provincial Museum of China houses countless treasures that witness the vicissitudes of history and cultural development; The Tateyama Museum of Toyama in Japan has unique characteristics in the preservation and dissemination of culture and art. The signing of the cooperation agreement will further expand the depth and breadth of cultural relics exhibitions, cultural research and artistic exchanges, enhancing the deep understanding of the cultural, historical, artistic and other fields between the people.

Luo Li, President of the Liaoning Provincial People’s Association for Friendship with Foreign Countries, said, “People here can feel the cultural essence of Toyama Prefecture with this cooperation, and friends there can also have a deeper understanding of Liaoning’s profound historical heritage. This is not only a collaboration between the two museums, but also starts new journey in cultural exchange between Liaoning and Toyama, opening up a new chapter for deeper exchanges and cooperation in more fields and wider areas in the future.”

Liaoning and Toyama established a friendly relationship in 1984. Over the past 40 years, friendly exchanges and cooperation in various fields between the two sides have continued to deepen, making it a model of friendly local exchanges between China and Japan. Taking the 40th anniversary as an opportunity, Liaoning Province and Toyama Prefecture have both sent student delegations to visit each other this year, conveying friendly feelings and enhancing mutual understanding.