Encyclopedia of India–China Cultural Contacts v2.c17.s1.199

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* July 11, “The Phenomenon of Tan Yunshan and Cultural Exchange between China and India in the 21ˢᵗ century - China Indian Culture and Art Forum”, organised by the Chinese Ministry of Culture and China Academy of Art convened in Beijing. During the conference, experts from India and China exchanged views on China – India cultural exchanges, discussions covered area like film, theater, traditional Chinese culture and literature, Indian Buddhist philosophy etc.
* November 3-5, an International Conference to commemorate the 150ᵗʰ Anniversary of Gurudev Rabindranath Tagore’s birth, jointly organised by the Department of South Asian Studies, Peking University, Centre for India Studies, Peking University and China India Literary Research Association, convened in Peking University, Beijing. More than 50 scholars from China and India carried out in-depth discussions on issues of Tagore’s literary works, artistic achievement, philosophy, social activities, humanitarian spirit and Tagore’s relationship with China through seven sessions.