As China and Portugal celebrate 45 years of diplomatic relations 🎉, a unique cultural symbol takes center stage: blue-and-white porcelain. These intricate artifacts aren’t just museum pieces—they’re OG cultural influencers that sparked centuries of exchange between the two nations!
CGTN’s Lisbon team dived into the story at Museu Meiros e Almeida, where director Maria Mayer revealed how Portuguese artisans blended local techniques with Chinese designs after blue-and-white porcelain arrived via ancient trade routes. 🏺 \"These pieces were like ancient TikTok trends\", Mayer joked, explaining how the hybrid \"Portuguese Blue\" ceramics became status symbols and dialogue starters.
Fun fact: The museum’s collection shows dragons 🐉 morphing into sea monsters to suit European tastes—proof that cultural fusion isn’t just a modern hashtag! 🌍💙 As Mayer puts it: \"Every teacup told a story of curiosity and connection.\"
