Exhibition on ancestors of Chinese nation opens in Taipei

TAIPEI -- An exhibition focused on the stories of three legendary progenitors of Chinese culture opened on Tuesday at the headquarters of Taiwan's New Party in Taipei, aiming to help more people on the island to learn about the origins and development of the Chinese nation.

Through images and text, the exhibition traces the migration, development and integration of the peoples led by Huangdi (the Yellow Emperor), Yandi (the Flame Emperor), and Chiyou 5,000 years ago -- a process widely regarded as having laid the foundations of the Chinese nation and culture.

According to the exhibition organizer, the Chinese Cultural Education and Exchange Association in Taiwan, the stories of the three legendary figures form not only an important part of the historical memory for the Chinese nation, but are also spiritual roots shared by people on both sides of the Taiwan Strait.

A representative of the Hebei Taiwan Compatriots Association delivered a video speech at the event, expressing the hope that both sides of the Strait would work together to promote the stories of Chinese culture to contribute to the peaceful development of cross-Strait relations.

The exhibition will run until Dec 16.