At the recent Global Mayors Dialogue in Jingdezhen, east China's Jiangxi Province, Javier Muñoz Gallego, a city councilor from Talavera de la Reina in Spain, offered high praise for the city’s porcelain heritage. “Jingdezhen is the top of ceramic,” he remarked, highlighting the legacy of centuries-old craftsmanship.
Muñoz Gallego, speaking in an interview with CGTN’s Zhang Meng, also lauded the innovative spirit fostered by the city’s universities and creative atmosphere. He noted the striking parallels between Talavera’s own ceramic traditions and those of Jingdezhen, setting the stage for deeper cultural exchanges.
Looking ahead, the councilor expressed optimism about collaborations that could bridge these two historic pottery hubs. “We hope to build on our shared passion for ceramics and develop joint projects in the coming years,” he said, underlining a vision of global cooperation rooted in cultural heritage.
As young global citizens and creatives seek new intersections of tradition and innovation, this dialogue between Talavera and Jingdezhen opens fresh pathways for cross-cultural learning and sustainable cultural tourism.
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Spanish city councilor hails Jingdezhen as 'the top of ceramic'
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