On 19 September 2016, the ASEAN-China Centre (ACC) hosted welcoming activities for the participants of the ASEAN Film Week of the 3rd Silk Road International Film Festival. H.E. Mme. Yang Xiuping, Secretary-General of ACC, H.E. Mr. Kim Young-sun, Secretary General of ASEAN-Korea Centre (AKC), Mr. Sun Chao, Deputy Secretary of the Managing Committee of Qujiang New District of Xi’an, Mr. Ruan Yonggang, President of ASEAN Finance Agency, film workers and media representatives from 10 ASEAN Member States attended this event.
Secretary-General Yang Xiuping welcomed the guests to participate in the ASEAN Film Week to be held in Xi’an. She said that the ASEAN Film Week, to be held during the 3rd Silk Road International Film Festival, would be one of ACC’s activities to mark the 25th anniversary of ASEAN-China dialogue relations. ASEAN and China had a long history of frequent cultural exchanges with strong bonds. There were huge potentials in the cooperation of film industry between both sides. With the strong support of the partners, the ASEAN Film Week would kick off tomorrow. ACC would host a series of activities including ASEAN-China Film Cooperation Forum and ASEAN Film Panorama. The event would inject new impetus for future cooperation, and make new contribution to ASEAN-China relations.
Secretary General Kim Young-sun thanked ACC for the invitation. He commended that the Silk Road International Film Festival being held in Xi'an was all the more meaningful as Xi’an was the cradle of the Asian civilization, the starting point of the Silk Road Economic Belt, and among others, the city of creative inspiration. The ASEAN Film Week would definitely bring ASEAN and China much closer through deepening their understanding and cooperation with each other.
Mr. Neo Chee Keong, convener of the ASEAN film delegation and film director of Singapore, said that every film could be regarded as a spiritual travel of human beings to their hometowns, and every piece of work had its own life. The ASEAN Film Week was definitely an important event in Asia film industry. He thanked ACC for building the bridge for the film workers of ASEAN countries.
Mr. Sun Chao commented that the Film Week would help raise the awareness of the 3rd Silk Road International Film Festival. Xi’an would take this opportunity to expand cultural exchanges and cooperation with ASEAN countries and jointly promote the prosperity and development of film industries of ASEAN and China.
Mr. Ruan Yonggang hoped that the film workers could conduct in-depth communication and explore opportunities for cooperation in order to break new ground for ASEAN-China cultural exchanges.
The ASEAN Film Week, to be held from 19 to 23 September 2016, was co-hosted by ACC, Film Bureau of State Administration of Press, Publication, Radio, Film and Television, Shaanxi Provincial Administration of Press, Publication, Radio, Film and Television, and Executive Committee of the 3rd Silk Road International Film Festival, and sponsored by ASEAN Finance Agency and other organizations.
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The 1st ASEAN Film Week Kicked off in Xi’an
On 20 September 2016, the Launching Ceremony of the 1st ASEAN Film Week was held in Xi’an. The Film Week was initiated by ASEAN-China Centre (ACC) and co-hosted by ACC, Film Bureau of State Administration of Press, Publication, Radio, Film and Television, Shaanxi Provincial Administration of Press, Publication, Radio, Film and Television, and Executive Committee of the 3rd Silk Road International Film Festival. H.E. Mme. Gu Xiulian, former Vice Chairwoman of the Standing Committee of the National People’s Congress of China and President of China-ASEAN Association attended the event and declared the opening of the ASEAN Film Week.
H.E. Mme. Yang Xiuping, Secretary-General of ACC, Ms. Zhu Jingzhi, Deputy Director of the Standing Committee of Shaanxi Provincial People’s Congress, Mr. Li Guoqi, Deputy Director of Film Bureau of State Administration of Press, Publication, Radio, Film and Television, Mr. Qian Yuangang, Director of Shaanxi Provincial Administration of Press, Publication, Radio, Film and Television, Mr. Zhao Min, Vice Mayor of Xi’an, H.E. Mr. Kim Young-sun, Secretary General of ASEAN-Korea Centre (AKC), representatives of ASEAN Embassies and Consulates General in China, film workers and media representatives attended the Ceremony.
Mr. Li Guoqin, on behalf of Film Bureau of State Administration of Press, Publication, Radio, Film and Television, said that seeking development, communication and cooperation had become the consensus of the world and were in line with the trend of the times. ACC had made great efforts to promote ASEAN-China relations. The successful launching of the ASEAN Film Festival during the 3rd Silk Road International Film Festival attracted active participation of ASEAN film workers. He believed that the Film Week would contribute to the common development and mutually beneficial cooperation of ASEAN and Chinese film industries. Film Bureau would continue to render its support to the hosting of the ASEAN Film Week in Silk Road International Film Festivals in the years ahead.
Secretary-General Yang Xiuping thanked the Organizing Committee of the 3rd Silk Road International Film Festival for the great support. She said that the Film Week was one of ACC’s activities to mark the 25th anniversary of ASEAN-China dialogue relations. ASEAN and China were good friends and good partners. ASEAN-China relations had become the most dynamic and strong relations among dialogue relations between ASEAN and its dialogue partners, and made important contributions to the sustainable development and regional peace and prosperity. Strengthening the people-to-people exchanges between the two sides was of great significance to consolidate the social foundation of ASEAN-China relations. Earlier this month, during the ASEAN-China Summit held in Lao PDR, the leaders of both sides reached new consensus which drew a new blueprint for ASEAN-China future cooperation. Film, with its strong appeal and expression, was loved by people around the world and regarded as a bridge of cultural exchange. The ASEAN Film Week was expected to present ASEAN's rich culture to Chinese audience, and provide a new platform for both sides to learn from each other.
Ms. Nguyen Thi Thai Thong, Minister Counsellor of Viet Nam Embassy in China, on behalf of ASEAN Embassies in China congratulated the hosting of the 1st ASEAN Film Week by ACC. She said that 2016 was the first year since the establishment of ASEAN Community, as well as the 25th anniversary of ASEAN-China dialogue relations. Film was widely loved by people. The launching of the Film Week would help showcase the dynamic and diversified ASEAN culture, and raise the awareness of ASEAN Community. This event would build a platform for the exchanges and cooperation between ASEAN and Chinese film industries, contribute to social and economic development and connectivity, and promote peace, friendship and cooperation of this region.
Mr. Neo Chee Keong, convener of the ASEAN film delegation and film director of Singapore, congratulated the launching of the ASEAN Film Week in the Silk Road International Film Festival. He said that film and television industry prospered in China. ASEAN film workers would like to strengthen mutual learning, information sharing and cooperation with Chinese colleagues, and join hands to expand film market. He hoped the film workers could produce more films reflecting diversified culture and people of different regions, so as to exemplify the spirit of the Silk Road.
After the Ceremony, film institutions of China signed letters of intent with their counterparts of Singapore, Viet Nam and Indonesia.
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ASEAN Film Panorama Kicked off Successfully
In the evening of 20 September 2016, the Opening Ceremony of ASEAN Film Panorama was held in Qujiang International Cinema in Xi’an. The Ceremony was one of the activities of the ASEAN Film Week during the 3rd Silk Road International Film Festival. H.E. Mme. Yang Xiuping, Secretary-General of ASEAN-China Centre (ACC), Mr. Wang Shengyan, leader of Qujiang New District of Xi’an, representatives of ASEAN Embassies in China, ASEAN film workers, media representatives and over 200 local audiences attended the event.
Secretary-General Yang Xiuping commended that Xi’an was not only a well known historic and cultural city both in China and abroad, the starting point of ancient silk road, but also played an important role in Chinese film industry. The launching of the ASEAN Film Week was intended to build a new platform for ASEAN-China cultural exchanges and enhance mutual understanding and friendship between the peoples. There would be 10 ASEAN films shown to the audience during the Film Week. It was hoped that the audience could learn more about ASEAN culture and film industry by watching these films, and leave with enjoyable and unforgettable memories.
Ms. Nyein Nyein Myint, Counsellor of Myanmar Embassy in China gave remarks on behalf of ASEAN Embassies. She said that Myanmar and China had a long history of cultural exchanges, which had become ever more frequent since the founding of the People’s Republic of China. Currently bilateral cooperation in film industry had been further pushed forward and Myanmar films continued to take part in China’s film festivals. She expected the event would serve as another platform for closer exchanges and cooperation, and contribute to the common development of film industries in ASEAN and China.
Mr. Neo Chee Keong, convener of the ASEAN film delegation and film director of Singapore, expressed his appreciation to ACC for hosting the ASEAN Film Week and showed his film Long Long Time Ago at this special evening. The film was produced to mark Singapore’s 50th anniversary of independence. He hoped the audience could have more knowledge of Singapore’s history of development through this film.
The directors, actors and actresses had interactions with the audience. They were very glad to be invited to participate in the ASEAN Film Week and hoped the Chinese audience could love their films. They also wished to have more exchanges and cooperation with Chinese counterparts. The event had a warm atmosphere with continued applause. The ASEAN films would be shown at major cinemas in Xi’an from 19 September 2016.
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