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Hongshan Culture: A Living Link to Ancient China
6 Aug
Summary
- Hongshan culture, 5,000-6,500 years old, is key to Chinese civilization's origins.
- Liaoning actively protects and promotes Hongshan culture globally.
- Cooperation agreements signed for cross-regional Hongshan archaeological research.
The 2026 Conference on Hongshan Culture convened in Chaoyang, Liaoning, emphasizing cultural heritage as a vital connection across time. This ancient civilization, flourishing 5,000 to 6,500 years ago across parts of Liaoning, Hebei, and Inner Mongolia, is crucial for understanding the origins of Chinese civilization.
Liaoning province is spearheading efforts to protect and promote Hongshan culture, aiming to enhance its global influence through research and digital initiatives. The province is also collaborating on a joint bid for World Heritage status, underscoring the culture's significance.
Discussions focused on the historical and civilizational importance of Hongshan culture, advocating for transformed archaeological achievements and integrated culture-tourism development. International participants stressed its role in inspiring friendship and safeguarding humanity's unique genius.
Further collaborative steps include a new agreement between Liaoning, Hebei, and Inner Mongolia for joint archaeological research, promoting coordinated protection and cross-regional cooperation for this foundational chapter of human development.
