2026 Jingdezhen Ceramic Expo kicks off as a global cultural gala

The 2026 China Jingdezhen International Ceramic Expo officially opened on Sunday in Jingdezhen, the millennia-old Porcelain Capital of China, and will run until October 22. As the first major ceramic event held after the inclusion of "Jingdezhen Handicraft Porcelain Heritage" in the UNESCO World Heritage List, the expo carries extraordinary cultural significance.

Centered on the theme of "Creativity, Innovation and Industrial Empowerment," the event focuses on cultural inheritance, innovative development and international cultural exchange. It preserves the time-honored ceramic craftsmanship that has thrived for thousands of years while integrating modern creative concepts to inject youthful vitality into traditional ceramic culture.

Hosted at multiple cultural venues, including Taoxichuan and Mingfang Garden, the expo features a wealth of cultural activities. It launches the distinctive "SCO Window" themed exhibition, showcases outstanding ceramic art and intangible cultural heritage achievements, and hosts cultural experience events and art performances.

Gathering guests and cultural representatives from more than 90 countries and regions, the expo serves as a vital bridge for cultural dialogue between China and the world. It showcases the profound charm of Chinese ceramic civilization, promotes the inheritance and innovative development of global ceramic art, and brings the timeless craftsmanship of Jingdezhen to the international stage.