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Thursday, 27 September

 

Tour around 798 Arts District
10.30

The Crown Prince participates in a tour around the 798 Arts District and visits selected galleries there. The Arts District is located in Beijing’s Chaoyang district and consists of a number of 60-year-old shut-down weapons and electronics factories, which now form the setting for the area’s artist environment. There are more than 80 galleries and exhibition places.

Among other things, His Royal Highness will visit Faurschou Gallery Beijing, which is Danish-owned. The gallery focuses on contemporary art and previously has had solo exhibitions by Louise Bourgeois and Ai Weiwei, among others.

 

Participation in the “Living is Giving” symposium
11.30

The Crown Prince takes part in the City of Copenhagen’s symposium “Living is Giving”. Here, His Royal Highness will be present for a debate on the creation of better well-being in cities. Participants include Copenhagen Lord Mayor Frank Jensen and Beijing vice mayor Sui Zhenjiang, among others. 

 

Visit with “Bite of Denmark” companies and luncheon
12.00

The Crown Prince greets the five Danish food product companies in the exhibition “Bite of Denmark”, among them Danish Crown, Arla and Dueholm. Afterwards, His Royal Highness participates in a luncheon inspired by the New Nordic cuisine tradition.

 

Visit with the company representatives in the green track
12.30

The green conference track at Beijing Design Week focuses on Denmark and Danish experiences with the many facets of sustainable urban development. The Crown Prince meets with, among others, representatives from the Danish companies Hempel, Rockwool and Danfoss who will tell about their participation at Beijing Design Week and their other activities in China.

 

Attendance at signing ceremony with Jacob Jensen Design
12.40

The Crown Prince takes part in the celebration of a partnership agreement between Jacob Jensen Design and the Chinese company CGE concerning a joint venture in China. Here, His Royal Highness is introduced to the objective of their partnership agreement, after which the leaders of the two companies will sign a “Memorandum of Understanding” in the presence of the Crown Prince.

 

Visit with company representatives from the health sector
12.50

The Crown Prince meets representatives from the Danish companies participating at Beijing Design Week as a part of the health track. The health track at Beijing Design Week covers a number of different activities, among them sports activities, with a focus on the opportunities for keeping active in the urban space. The Crown Prince gets an introduction to the companies’ activities and the background for their participation in Beijing Design Week.

Visit at Beijing Foreign Studies University


14.00
The Crown Prince visits Beijing Foreign Studies University in connection with the 10th anniversary of Danish language education and the opening of the Center for Danish Studies. His Royal Highness is received by university president Peng Long, who will tell about the Danish research center’s future plans. Afterwards, The Crown Prince attends the formal opening of the new center.

 

Meeting with Chinese government representatives
15.10

The Crown Prince participates in a meeting with vice president Wang Qishan. In addition to The Crown Prince, the culture minister and Denmark’s ambassador to China take part in the meeting.

 

Visit at art installations
18.30

The Crown Prince pays a visit at two art installations in Beijing which have been created at the site by the Danish artists Karoline H. Larsen and Thomas Dambo. Wonderful Copenhagen CEO Mikkel Aarø Hansen extends a welcome, after which the two artists introduce the works.

 

New Nordic  Dinner
19.00

The Crown Prince takes part in a New Nordic Dinner hosted by the City of Copenhagen and Wonderful Copenhagen. The dinner takes place at Botanica, which is a combined café and restaurant located in the 798 Arts District. The dinner accentuates New Nordic gastronomy for Danish and Chinese guests and collaborating partners.

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