Old Summer Palace show opens in Berlin  

圆明园文化海外首展 “圆明重光”德国柏林开幕

“圆明重光—圆明园文化展”12日晚在德国柏林中国文化中心开幕。这是被称为“万园之园”的圆明园300年来首次出国展览，也是中德建交40周年及德国“中国文化年”的收官之作。

Berlin (CNS)-- An exhibition featuring replicas of artifacts from the Old Summer Palace, or Yuanmingyuan, kicked off Wednesday in Berlin, Germany.

The exhibition at the city's Chinese Cultural Center features 200 pictures and models, as well as replicas of the bronze heads of the 12 animals of the Chinese zodiac.

Most of the artifacts are on display for the first time, according to palace management.

The Old Summer Palace not only embodies a mix of Western and Chinese culture, but also represents a common cultural heritage of contemporary people. We hope the exhibition will create more international interest in Chinese culture, said an event spokesperson.