Prime Minister's Adviser for Private Industry and Investment Salman Fazlur Rahman said Japan has been a true and time-tested friend of Bangladesh and has supported development across multiple sectors including the arts and culture.
He was addressing the opening ceremony of an exhibition titled "Blossoms of Existence," celebrating the longstanding cultural connection between Japan and Bangladesh, organsied by JT International Bangladesh (JTIB)
"This exhibition is a testament of the friendship and cultural ties between Bangladesh and Japan. I applaud JT International Bangladesh for this initiative and look forward to strengthening the ties between the two friendly nations.", Salman added. Iwama Kiminori, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Japan to Bangladesh inaugurated the art exhibition at the Embassy of Japan in Bangladesh.
While addressing Kiminori said "The cultural exchange between Japan and Bangladesh will be a very effective instrument in strengthening bilateral relations. This exhibition not only showcases artistic talent but also embodies the spirit of collaboration and mutual understanding."
Paul Holloway, Managing Director of JTIB remarked “We have been celebrating Bangladeshi artists with a Japanese connection since our inception, through the landmark investment in 2018.
We have been organizing art exhibitions and supporting the learning of Japanese language in Bangladesh since 2022 andhope to continue investing in Japanese culture in Bangladesh.”
The inauguration ceremony was also attended by guests from the government, business, art, media, and other dignitaries in Bangladesh.
The exhibition ‘Blossoms of Existence’has been designed to ignite the spark of passion for living a life of purposefor leading a meaningful and balanced life.
The artists unravel the layers of existence intertwined between the culture, philosophies, and spirituality of the two countries.
Rokeya Sultana is an award-winning artist and a globally recognized printmaker and painter- the first female artist to receive a Fulbright scholarship and an Asian Art Biennial award.
