✨ A striking new sculpture blending Chinese and French cultural motifs has landed in France, celebrating Olympic spirit and cross-border friendship! Titled \"Rowing in the Same Boat\", the artwork was donated by China Media Group (CMG) and unveiled Friday during the inauguration of the Olympic Peace Park in Noisy-le-Grand, near Paris.
🚣♂️ The sculpture’s design—featuring intertwined oars and waves—symbolizes \"shared goals and collaboration\" between China and France, according to speakers at the ceremony. Attendees included China’s ambassador to France, French Olympic Committee officials, and the city’s mayor, who praised the artwork as \"a bridge of cultural diplomacy\" ahead of the 2024 Paris Olympics.
🌍 The event highlighted the role of sports in fostering global unity, with the ambassador noting: \"This sculpture embodies our joint commitment to peace and mutual respect.\" Local residents and visitors can now explore the sculpture at its permanent home, a green space designed to promote Olympic values.
🤝 As the world gears up for next year’s Games, this Franco-Chinese collaboration reminds us that teamwork—both on and off the field—creates lasting legacies. 🏆
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Olympic commemorative sculpture donated by CMG inaugurated in France
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