Bell of Friendship Arrives at MuseumThe Great Bell Temple Ancient Bell Museum is the recipient of a Bell of Friendship, symbolizing the international friendship of bell culture between Europe and China, according to the latest Beijing Today.Bell culture exchange between Europe and China started in 1996. And from November 2000 to February 2001, the"Chinese Ancient Bell Exhibition " was held in Paris, France. To further develop friendly retions between two countries, 23 European bell professionals from the European Bell Institution and the French Bell Manufacturing Company presented a ¡Bell of Friendship " to China with their names inscribed at the base o the bell. These professionals visited Beijing's Great Bell TempleAncient Bell Museum in 1999. The gift, symbolizing the cultural exchange between western and eastern countries, and is the fourth'Bell of Friendship ' in thBell Museum, following those from Italy, New Zealand and Mexico. |
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