Exhibits at the Taces of Carriages and Hoofprints — Traces of Carriages and Hoofprints exhibition. [Photo/gswbj.gov.cn]

Bogota's Casa Lleras Museum unveiled the special exhibition Traces of Carriages and Hoofprints — Traffic and Exchanges on the Silk Road. Marking 45 years of China-Colombia diplomatic relations and celebrating Colombia's entry into the Belt and Road Initiative, the exhibition highlights centuries of trade and cultural exchange.

Supported by the Gansu Provincial Cultural Heritage Administration and the Chinese Cultural Relics Exchange Center, the exhibition is a collaborative effort by the Gansu Provincial Museum, Qingcheng Museum, Gaotai Museum, and Jorge Tadeo Lozano University in Colombia.

Zhu Jingyang, China's Ambassador to Colombia, emphasized that the Silk Road was more than a trade route — it was a bridge for cultural exchange, embodying peace, openness, and mutual learning. He reaffirmed China's commitment to deepening cooperation with Colombia in trade, culture, and diplomacy.

This first overseas display of the exhibition explores Gansu's historical role as a vital Silk Road corridor. Divided into three sections — Ancient Paths, Commerce, and Cultural Integration — it showcases over 70 replicas and images, illustrating bustling trade, diverse settlements, and cross-cultural interactions.

Jorge Tadeo Lozano University Vice-Chancellor Felipe Londono hailed the exhibition as a reflection of the strong ties between China and Colombia. He noted that Colombia's Belt and Road participation would enhance cooperation in science, education, and culture, reinforcing mutual growth and collaboration.