匠心國禮 外交名片
中國是“禮儀之邦”，同時擁有眾多精湛技藝，二者結合，成為了中國向世界遞出的“外交名片”——國禮。
China is a “land of etiquette” and has many exquisite skills. The combination of the two has become China's signature item in diplomatic exchanges to the world -- the state gift.
首先來看出自“皇家工藝”的國禮重器——景泰藍。1952年，中國首次承辦國際性會議——“亞洲及太平洋區域和平會議”，景泰藍檯燈就是國禮之一，被郭沫若譽為“新中國第一份國禮”。
First, let's take a look at the cloisonne, which is a national ceremonial gift of the royal craft. In 1952, China hosted its first international conference, the Asia and Pacific Ocean Peace Conference, cloisonne lamp was one of the state gifts, which was hailed by famous Chinese writer Guo Moruo as “the first state gift of new China.”
2014年11月，2014年APEC峰會在北京舉行，“四海昇平”景泰藍賞瓶被選為國禮。賞瓶最大直徑21釐米，代表21個經濟體，體現著不同文明相容並蓄、共同進步。
In November 2014, the APEC Summit was held in Beijing. A cloisonne vase, with a design message of global peace, was selected as the state gift. The vase, with a maximum diameter of 21 centimeters, represents 21 economies, reflecting the inclusiveness and common progress of different civilizations.
2015年9月，聯合國成立70週年，中國贈送了一件巨型景泰藍“和平尊”。傳遞了中國求和平、謀發展、促合作、圖共贏的願望和信念。
In September 2015, to mark the 70th anniversary of the founding of the United Nations, China gifted a giant cloisonne ceremonial vessel in the name of “Peace.” It conveys the country's hope and belief in seeking peace, development, cooperation and win-win results.
而在1995年，慶賀聯合國五十華誕時，中國贈送的是青銅器“世紀寶鼎”， 象徵著團結、統一，同樣是代表和平、昌盛的吉祥物。
In 1995, when celebrating the 50th birthday of the United Nations, China presented a bronze ware named “the treasure cauldron of the century” as a gift, which symbolized unity and was also an auspicious symbol of peace and prosperity.
中國是瓷器的故鄉，中國的瓷器通過古絲綢之路傳入歐洲。瓷器集實用與審美于一身，從G20杭州峰會對外贈禮青瓷“G20雙耳瓶”，到“一帶一路”峰會的國宴食具，再到家家戶戶使用的茶具都有它的身影。
China is the homeland of porcelain, which was introduced to Europe through the ancient Silk Road. Porcelain, which combines practicality and aesthetics, has its presence in the G20 Hangzhou summit gift of celadon amphora, the state banquet tableware during the Belt and Road Forum for International Cooperation, as well as the household tea sets.
除了各類器物，紡織刺繡類的工藝品也在國禮的名單上。
In addition to various kinds of utensils, textile and embroidery crafts are also on the list of state gifts.
1974年10月，中國政府向聯合國贈送了一幅巨幅藝術壁毯《長城》。
In October 1974, the Chinese government presented to the United Nations a large art tapestry called “The Great Wall” as a gift.
2016年9月，G20杭州峰會，絲巾獲得元首夫人們的青睞。
In September 2016, silk scarves gained the favor of the wives of the heads of state attending the G20 Hangzhou summit.
2019年，第二屆“一帶一路”國際合作高峰論壇期間，京繡手包“盛世繁錦”深受歡迎，一針一線都貫穿著中華文化精髓，傳統京繡技藝也被運用到了現代服飾的製作當中。
In 2019, a handbag made by Beijing embroidery was popular at the second Belt and Road Forum for International Cooperation. Each stitch of the handbag was woven with the essence of Chinese culture, enabling the traditional skills of Beijing embroidery applied to the production of modern wears.
黎錦連續多年在博鰲亞洲論壇年會作為國禮亮相。海南黎錦紡、染、織、繡技藝是黎族人傳承了三千年的古老技藝，被譽為中國紡織史上的“活化石”。
Li brocade has appeared as a state gift in the Boao Forum for Asia Annual Conference for many years. The spinning, dyeing, weaving and embroidery skills of Hainan's Li brocade are ancient skills inherited by the ethnic Li people for 3000 years, and are known as living fossils in Chinese textile history.
鑲嵌、雕刻類的國禮更講究精雕細琢。
The state gifts featuring inlay and carving skills are even more reliant on delicate craftsmanship.
《和美》絲巾果盤，由整塊銀板經過上千萬次的純手工鏨刻而成。
The fruit plate in the name of “Harmony” is made of a whole silver plate that has been hand-engraved for tens of millions of times.
“絲路綻放”賞盤，以中國傳統花口盤為原型，採用中國非物質文化遺産雕漆、鏨刻工藝手工精製。
The “Blooming Silk Road” ornamental plate is designed based on a traditional Chinese flower-shaped plate, and is sophisticatedly handcrafted using the Chinese intangible cultural heritage of lacquer carving and engraving.
貝雕畫《丹鳳朝陽》以貝殼、海螺為原料，展現了中國的海洋文化。
The shell carving painting “A phenix's tribute to the sun” uses shells and conches as raw materials to showcase the Chinese maritime culture.
獨具匠心的國禮是一種國家文化符號，架起了中國與世界各國文化交流的橋梁，對促進中外文明交流互鑒意義非凡。
The unique state gift is a national cultural symbol. It sets up a bridge for cultural exchanges between China and other countries in the world and is of great significance to promote exchanges and mutual learning between Chinese and foreign civilizations.
