NANCHANG, China, Sept. 24, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — A report from Jiangxi International Communication Center (JXICC): On September 22, the Event for the 400th Birth Anniversary of Bada Shanren “The Cosmos as Inner Heart: International Youth Step Into Bada Shanren’s World of Art” was held in Qingyunpu District, Nanchang City, Jiangxi Province— the hometown of Bada Shanren. Chinese and foreign youth representatives and guests from 19 countries and regions including the United States, Russia, Morocco, Turkmenistan and the Republic of Korea participated.
Bada Shanren is an outstanding master of Chinese calligraphy and painting. His works are treasures of traditional Chinese calligraphy and painting, embodying profound Chinese aesthetics and humanistic heritage, and exerting a far-reaching influence on international art. The year 2026 marks the 400th anniversary of the birth of Bada Shanren. In order to enable Gen Z international youth to better understand the beauty of Chinese calligraphy and painting and to spread and promote fine traditional Chinese culture, the event arranged cultural experience sessions including special exhibition visit, collection introductions, stamp-hunting memorial exploration, rubbing making, and ink painting album page copying. It allows Chinese and foreign youth to get close to Bada Shanren’s art world through vivid experiences, and builds a cultural bridge connecting China and the world with hands-on practices.
At the launch ceremony, international youth representative Yagshygeldiyeva Aygul from Turkmenistan shared her feelings. She said that she had learned about Bada Shanren online before, but that standing in front of the original works felt completely different. “I didn’t really understand Chinese painting before. Today, standing in front of the paintings, I finally felt the beauty of traditional Chinese painting.” She mentioned that the image of animals rolling their eyes in Bada Shanren’s works left a deep impression on her. “Those animals look very proud, and I can feel the artist’s personality through them. This makes his paintings special and unforgettable.”
During the subsequent hands-on experience, Alfina Kildiiarova from Russia mentioned that it was her first time trying rubbing. “I think it’s very interesting. It’s very important for international youth to learn more about Chinese culture.” Robel Tilahun from Ethiopia noted that his country also has an artistic tradition similar to calligraphy. “Calligraphy connects you with a different kind of culture. Coming here and seeing the real artworks is a very beautiful feeling.” He summarized the experience in one word: “Magnificent.”
Migdaris Murillo Pitty from Panama said after painting with her own hands that although it was her first attempt, the process made her feel very relaxed and excited. “You can show a part of yourself in the painting.” She also mentioned that through this experience, she “felt a small part of the vast Chinese culture.”
Marking the 400th anniversary of Bada Shanren’s birth, this event, through a combination of field visits, cultural education, and artistic experiences for Gen Z international youth, allows them to appreciate the beauty of Chinese calligraphy and painting while becoming firsthand participants in and communicators of fine traditional Chinese culture, helping Bada Shanren’s art reach further overseas.
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SOURCE Jiangxi International Communication Center(JXICC)
