Here is a polished English translation of the Chinese title: **”Where Civilizations Converge and Traditions Coexist: The Turkish Ebru Art and Chinese Mural Exhibition Opens in Beijing”**

BeijingMay 16, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — According to Travel Link News, to celebrate the 55th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Turkey and China, the “Civilization Fusion, Tradition Coexistence: Turkish Ebru Art and Chinese Mural Exhibition,” hosted by the Cultural and Tourism Office of the Embassy of the Republic of Turkey in China, officially opened on May 9 at Jinshang Yuan in Beijing. Using art as a bridge, the exhibition provides a valuable opportunity for Turkish and Chinese art enthusiasts to appreciate and exchange ideas.

H.E. Mr. Selçuk ÜNAL, Turkish Ambassador to China; Ebubekir Kadri BİŞKİNLER, Cultural and Tourism Counselor; Turkish Ebru artist Özlem Çopur; Chinese mural artist Yan Jiehong; Ms. Tian Lilian, founder and chief designer of Jinshang Group; ambassadors and diplomatic envoys from multiple countries; figures from the cultural and art sectors; media representatives; and KOLs attended the opening ceremony. The event kicked off in a relaxed and joyful atmosphere, with the Ambassador and the Cultural and Tourism Counselor delivering speeches. In his remarks, the Ambassador stated: “The millennia-long trade along the ancient Silk Road greatly promoted close cultural exchanges and interactions between the Turkish and Chinese peoples. Today, under the visionary leadership of the heads of state of both countries, connectivity between our nations is continuously strengthening, and bilateral relations in various fields are developing rapidly. This year marks the 55th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Turkey and China, and we are eager to take this opportunity to further deepen cultural exchanges and people-to-people friendships.”

In his speech, the Cultural and Tourism Counselor noted: “Both Turkey and China were once important countries along the Silk Road, and cultural exchanges between the two countries have been ongoing. Art does not need translation; it can be understood directly. On the occasion of the 55th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Turkey and China, it is significant that we are exhibiting Turkish Ebru art and Chinese murals together for the first time.” The event concluded with performances of Turkish and Chinese songs and a cello quintet. Guests enjoyed specialty cuisine provided by Sultan Turkish Restaurant, fostering understanding through interaction.

The exhibition features original works by the artists, both of whom are dedicated to presenting the contemporary face of traditional art. Turkish Ebru art, originating from the Ottoman period with a history of hundreds of years, has been inscribed on the UNESCO Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. Its creation uses water as a medium, blending natural pigments to form unique patterns on the water’s surface, which are then transferred onto paper. Chinese murals, one of the world’s oldest art forms, possess distinct artistic characteristics and profound cultural heritage, and are also a source of Ebru art.

The exhibition showcases a total of 26 artworks, with a special presentation of six collaborative pieces by the two artists—three on paper and three on traditional Chinese mural clay boards—allowing visitors to experience up close the unique charm of the fusion and collision of these two art forms.

As the Ambassador mentioned in his speech: “The individual and collaborative works of the two artists not only symbolize the rich and splendid cultural heritage of both countries but also highlight the deep friendship between Turkey and China.”