In order to promote cultural exchanges between China and the Czech Republic, the "silk and Silk Road" exhibition jointly sponsored by the Chinese Embassy in the Czech Republic and the Chinese Silk Museum opened in Prague, the capital of the Czech Republic, on the 19th. This exhibition is composed of "silk technology", "Silk Art" and "Silk Road". It extends from the archaeological origin, production technology, creative art and contemporary innovation of silk to the Silk Road, so that visitors can understand the origin of silkworm ancestors, experience Chinese Jiangnan culture and feel the customs of the silk road. Zhang Maoming, charg é d'affaires A.I. of the Chinese Embassy in the Czech Republic, said in his speech at the opening ceremony that central and Eastern European countries are important countries on the Silk Road and were once important producers of silk in the world. Silk is a historical witness of China's friendly exchanges with central and Eastern European countries. The Czech Republic has a large collection of Chinese silk products. Today, the Czech Republic is an important country to jointly build the "the Belt and Road". He expressed the hope that all circles in China and the Czech Republic would take this exhibition as an opportunity to jointly promote the cultural exchanges and cooperation between China and the Czech Republic, and make new contributions to deepening the friendship between the two peoples and promoting the development of Sino Czech relations. Marian Kovac, President of the Czech China Economic Cooperation Association, told reporters after the opening ceremony that the exhibition is well organized, which will help to develop the relations between the two countries in the economic and commercial fields and promote exchanges in business and people to people friendship. Katrina konechna, chairman of the Communist Party of the Czech Republic and Moravia, told reporters that silk plays an important role in cultural, interpersonal exchanges and economic cooperation. She was very happy to experience China's history and culture through this exhibition in Prague. The exhibition will last until August 26. At the opening ceremony on the same day, activities such as Chinese cheongsam show and calligraphy experience were also held. (news agency)