Group 1 - The 2025 UK Chinese Dragon Boat Festival was held in Salford, Greater Manchester, attracting a record 49 participating teams from various sectors including public health, sports, and education [2] - Chinese Ambassador to the UK, Zheng Zeguang, emphasized the event's role in showcasing unity and cooperation, highlighting the contributions of the local Chinese community to economic and cultural exchanges between China and the UK [5] - The event has significant meaning for the Chinese community in Greater Manchester, promoting ongoing dialogue and deepening relationships with the Chinese people [5] Group 2 - The event has evolved from a small gathering to an important brand for Sino-British cultural exchange, with increasing participation from mainstream British institutions [6] - The festival included various cultural activities such as dragon and lion dances, traditional music performances, and interactive experiences, enhancing participant engagement [7] - Starting in 2023, 10% of the registration fees from the dragon boat teams will be donated to a charity supporting vulnerable children in the UK [9]

人民网伦敦5月12日电 （徐量）2025伦敦工艺周中国馆"天工开物"主题展于5月12日在伦敦皇家造币厂开幕。 展览由艺术与设计杂志社承办，得到了中国驻英国大使馆文化处、伦敦工艺周组委会的大力支持。 此次展览以"天工开物"为主题，融合了中国传统工艺之美与现代设计理念，着力展现中国工艺美术作品的创 造性转化和创新性发展，来自中英艺术、文化、学术、工商业、媒体行业的一百四十余名嘉宾出席。剪彩仪式在 现场嘉宾的见证下举行，标志着中国馆活动的正式启动。 中国驻英国大使馆公使赵飞代表郑泽光大使祝贺展览成功举办。他表示，中英两国都拥有丰富的工艺传统， 中国的陶瓷、漆器、织绣等在千年传承中展现出独特美学，并通过对外交流走向世界。近年来，中国高度重视传 统工艺的保护与创新，积极融入脱贫、乡村振兴和文旅融合。他期待此次活动促进中英工艺界深入交流，激发创 意灵感，增进理解与友谊。 伦敦工艺周主席盖·索特高度评价了中英手工艺文化的对话成果，认为中国手工艺在设计与创意中展现了"人 与自然共生"的智慧。他表示，这些年来中国展览内容持续升级，不断展现出更强的策展力与文化深度。 中国驻英国大使馆公使赵飞发表致辞。杨浩鹏摄 艺术与设计杂志社社 ...