Over 50 events are scheduled to take place in local museums in Zibo city – situated in East China's Shandong province – to celebrate the upcoming International Museum Day on May 18, with museums at all levels actively participating.
The main event will be staged at the Zibo Ceramic and Glass Museum. It will hold a small exhibition and sell cultural and creative products – including ceramics and glass products – as well as souvenirs and food.
Pretty as a picture: The Zibo Ceramic and Glass Museum is the largest and most complete modern ceramics and colored glaze museum in China. [Photo/WeChat ID: zibowenhualvyou]
Meanwhile, various museums will put on off-site activities, including exhibitions, lectures and online events.
Visitors can engage in cultural experiences, such as traditional Chinese medicine health and wellness workshops. There will be practical handicraft experiences for youngsters and workshops on conserving cultural relics.
The prized exhibit in the Zibo Ceramic and Glass Museum, the celadon lotus pot. [Photo/WeChat ID: zibowenhualvyou]
