Peng Liyuan, spouse of Chinese President Xi Jinping, and France's Brigitte Macron stepped into a scene straight out of an Impressionist painting this week. The two first ladies toured Paris’ iconic Orsay Museum, exploring masterpieces by Monet, Van Gogh, and Renoir during the 'Paris 1874 Inventing Impressionism' exhibition. 🖼️
A Brushstroke of Cultural Exchange
Peng highlighted the shared love for art between Chinese and French cultures, advocating for more collaborative exchanges. 'Let’s inspire artists from both countries to create new wonders,' she remarked, framing art as a universal language bridging continents.
Students Become 'Little Envoys' of Friendship
The visit took a heartwarming turn when the duo chatted with French students learning Chinese. Peng encouraged them to 'study, travel, and see China firsthand,' urging them to become ambassadors for cross-cultural understanding. One student even shared their TikTok journey of mastering Mandarin—proving Gen Z’s global curiosity knows no borders! 🌏📚
Where History Meets Innovation
Home to the world’s richest Impressionist collection, the Orsay Museum—opened in 1986—became the perfect backdrop for this diplomatic canvas. As Peng noted: 'Friendship, like great art, only grows more beautiful with time.'
