On June 18, H.E. Ambassador Ren Hongyan met with the board of the Trinidad and Tobago Alliance of Museums(TTAM) led by Ms. Nimah Muwakil-Zakuri, President of TTAM. Both sides exchanged views on deepening the collaborations in the museum sector. 

Ambassador Ren noted that as a great ancient civilization being endowed with rich cultural relics and heritage, China’s museum sector had gained rapid growth, successfully strengthened the efforts in carrying forward cultural inheritance, cultivating core values and promoting cross-cultural communication.   

Ambassador Ren commended the diversified cultural tapestry and profound historical heritage in Trinidad and Tobago while  recognizing its abundance in natural wonders. Ambassador Ren mentioned the potential in exploring cooperation themed around festival tradition and customs, cultural engagement in rural and urban communities, and harmony between culture and ecological systems, so as to highlight the people-to-people ties between the two countries.

Ms. Nimah Muwakil-Zakuri said that Trinidad and Tobago Alliance of Museums(TTAM) was established through long-term dedication and committed to connect for advancing the preservation, interpretation, and accessibility of the nation’s diverse history. Chinese civilization is both enduring and dynamic in its continuity and modernization drive. We looked forward to more cultural exchange and experience sharing to benefit the development of our museums and people.