Art connects China and Thailand through seasons

The exhibition "Symphony of the Four Seasons: Folk Paintings from China's Sanjiang" opened on July 6, 2026, at the Museum of Assumption University's Suvarnabhumi Campus in Thailand, bringing the vibrant traditions of Dong folk art to an international audience.

Guided by the UNESCO Chair on Rural Creativity and Sustainable Development, the exhibition is jointly organized by the Institute for Cultural Industries of Peking University, Assumption University, and the Federation of Literary and Art Circles of Sanjiang Dong Autonomous County. It is also part of the "Encountering the Beauty of the East: Peking University Intangible Cultural Heritage Inheritance and Innovation Program."

Using "the four seasons" as its narrative thread, the exhibition presents a collection of folk paintings from Sanjiang, Guangxi, depicting the rhythms of spring growth, summer flourish, autumn harvest, and winter storage. Through vivid colors and expressive imagery, the works capture the landscapes, customs and everyday life of the Dong ethnic group while offering Thai audiences a glimpse into the vitality of China's rural communities.

The exhibition is one of a series of cultural exchange events celebrating the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations between China and Thailand. Alongside the display of artworks, the exhibition features guided tours, youth dialogue salons, cultural and creative products, and painting workshops, encouraging foreign audiences to engage directly with Dong culture.