On the morning of August 5, the exhibition “Small but Beautiful: Treasures of Cultural Heritage from Luxembourg”, hosted by the Culture and Tourism Department of Henan Province and the Henan Provincial Administration of Cultural Heritage, and organized by the Henan Museum and the National Museum for Archaeology, History and Art of Luxembourg, concluded at the Henan Museum.
          The exhibition, which opened on March 27, 2024, and closed on August 5, lasted for over four months, presenting a splendid cultural feast in the Central Plains and adding an important cultural exchange achievement to the Zhengzhou-Luxembourg “Air Silk Road” international cooperation.

Ma Xiaolin gave a speech

At the closing ceremony, Henan Museum Director Ma Xiaolin reflected on the exhibition, noting its rich exhibits and thoughtful design, especially highlighting the popular mosaic, ceramics, weapons and other exhibits. The exhibition attracted approximately 750,000 visitors, including many school research teams. Official media, online self-media, and visitors extensively covered and promoted the event, receiving widespread attention and positive feedback. During the exhibition, 30,000 brochures were distributed, and 48 types from 9 categories of cultural and creative products were developed and sold. These products combine aesthetics and practicality. Ma Xiaolin expressed hope for more high-quality cooperative projects and deeper cultural exchanges between China and Luxembourg, contributing to mutual cultural appreciation.

Michel Polfer, Director of the National Museum for Archaeology, History and Art of Luxembourg, stated that the exhibition allowed Luxembourg, a small European country from the other side of the globe, to showcase its cultural heritage in the central region of China’s history. He emphasized that the exhibition not only enriched cultural exchanges but also strengthened the cherished friendship between both sides. He looked forward to more opportunities for cooperation and friendship in the future.

Group photo of book gift ceremony

Michel Polfer gavea scholarly presentation

During the closing ceremony, Henan Museum presented 150 copies of the “Small but Beautiful: Treasures of Cultural Heritage from Luxembourg” catalog to the National Museum for Archaeology, History and Art of Luxembourg to commemorate their close collaboration and lay a good foundation for further in-depth cooperation. Michel Polfer also conducted an academic exchange on “Digital Project and Online Collection Platform of the National Museum for Archaeology, History and Art of Luxembourg”.