Bishkek, March 10, 2026 /Kabar/. The opening of the Chinese painting exhibition "Free Flight of the Horse – the Spirit of Chinese Ink Painting" took place at the National History Museum in Bishkek. The exhibition was organized jointly by the Chinese Cultural Center in Bishkek, the Center for Cultural and Tourist Exchange between China and Foreign Countries, and several cultural organizations of the People's Republic of China.
The opening ceremony was attended by Deputy Minister of Culture, Information, and Youth Policy of the Kyrgyz Republic Marat Tagaev, Chinese Ambassad Liu Jiangping, representatives of cultural institutions; artists; and guests and visitors to the museum.
The speakers noted that the exhibition is a significant event in the development of cultural cooperation between Kyrgyzstan and China. Particular attention was paid to the symbolism of the horse, which occupies a significant place in the traditions of both peoples and represents strength, freedom, nobility, and the desire to move forward. It was also emphasized that historically, horses played a significant role in the development of ties between peoples along the Silk Road.
According to the organizers, holding the exhibition during the Year of the Horse according to the Chinese calendar imbues the event with special symbolism and reflects the desire to strengthen humanitarian and cultural relations between the two countries.
The exhibition features approximately 50 works by Chinese artists, executed in the traditional technique of ink painting. The works are executed in a variety of styles, from realistic to expressive, and convey the philosophical depth of the Eastern artistic tradition.
The exhibition will be open to visitors until March 24.