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Cultural exhibition showcases charm of ancient Mexico

CGTN

An exhibition titled "From Olmec Culture to Aztec Culture: An Exhibition of Ancient Mexican Civilization" has opened at the Liaoning Provincial Museum in Shenyang City, Liaoning Province. Over 150 relics are on display to showcase the rich history, culture and charm of the civilization of ancient Mexico.

An ancient Mexican ceramic statue of a jaguar is on display at the Liaoning Provincial Museum, in Shenyang City, Liaoning Province, October 26, 2023. /CFP
An ancient Mexican ceramic statue of a jaguar is on display at the Liaoning Provincial Museum, in Shenyang City, Liaoning Province, October 26, 2023. /CFP

An ancient Mexican ceramic statue of a jaguar is on display at the Liaoning Provincial Museum, in Shenyang City, Liaoning Province, October 26, 2023. /CFP

As the birthplace of ancient civilization in Central America, Mexico developed a unique civilization over the course of thousands of years, leaving behind a precious heritage of treasured relics and ancient wisdom for posterity.

A figurine from Mexico is on display at the Liaoning Provincial Museum in Shenyang City, Liaoning Province, October 26, 2023. /CFP
A figurine from Mexico is on display at the Liaoning Provincial Museum in Shenyang City, Liaoning Province, October 26, 2023. /CFP

A figurine from Mexico is on display at the Liaoning Provincial Museum in Shenyang City, Liaoning Province, October 26, 2023. /CFP

It's the first time that a large-scale exhibition on Central American civilization has been held at the Liaoning Provincial Museum since its opening, providing visitors with a rare opportunity to gain a better understanding of Mexican civilization.

Relics from the collections of nine Mexican cultural institutions are on display at the exhibition, the first time that most of the exhibits have been displayed in China.

People visit the exhibition about Mexican civilization at the Liaoning Provincial Museum in Shenyang City, Liaoning Province, October 26, 2023. /CFP
People visit the exhibition about Mexican civilization at the Liaoning Provincial Museum in Shenyang City, Liaoning Province, October 26, 2023. /CFP

People visit the exhibition about Mexican civilization at the Liaoning Provincial Museum in Shenyang City, Liaoning Province, October 26, 2023. /CFP

Five dedicated sections of the exhibition offer a diverse range of artifacts to visitors. The event runs until March 3, 2024.

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