The exhibition of the historical relics excavated from Mawangdui in Hunan Province of China opens on 31st in the Art Gallery of the Arts Palace in Seoul, Korea. These relics with a history of more than 2,000 years arouse the great interest of the Korean people.

This is the first time for Mawangdui relics to be exhibited in Korea. There are altogether 108 sets and 176 items of relics unearthed at Mawangdui on display, including the coffin with colorful paintings on bright-red bottom, a silk brocade robe, a double-layer of lacquer toilet case painted with nine kids, a handless lacquer wine cup, a deep-red silk gown with printed flowers and dressed colors on the gauze covered with silk, cut in straight both in the front and back and other original artifacts, of which 17 are Class One relics of China.

Jin Zegong, Vice Director of Cultural Department of Hunan Province, says at the opening ceremony that this exhibition is more significant because it happens to be held on the occasion of 30th anniversary of the excavation of Mawangdui relics and 10th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and Korea.

Ahn Kuk-joeng, Special Director of Seoul Broadcasting Company,says that the relics unearthed at Mawangdui is a miracle in the history of world archeological excavation and valuable cultural heritage of the world as well, showing the brilliant and dazzling ancient civilization of China. This exhibition is sure to further increase the mutual understanding between the peoples of Korea and China. It also provides a good opportunity for the youngsters on the summer vacation to understand the ancient civilization of China.

Li Bing, Ambassador of China to Korea, is present at the opening ceremony. After the opening ceremony, more than 100 people from all walks of life and youngsters visit the exhibition with great interest. Some Korean teenagers also make a copy of the captions seriously at the exhibition.

This relics exhibition is jointly sponsored by Seoul Broadcasting Company and Duoshuai Space Co., Ltd. and assisted by the Korean Ministry of Culture and Sightseeing and the Chinese Embassy in Korea. The exhibition will last until September 29th.

(From www.xinhuanet.com)