The Honorary Committee of the new international exhibition to be held at MARQ from Friday 13th June "Lords of Heaven and Earth. China in the Han Dynasty" will have an exceptional member. Her Majesty Queen Sofia has accepted the request made by the Archaeological Museum of Alicante to chair this body, which also includes the Ambassador of the People's Republic of China in Spain, His Excellency Zhu Bangzhao.
The President of the Alicante Provincial Council Luisa Pastor thanked Queen Sofia for this gesture and highlighted the interest she has always shown in the province in general and the museum in particular. A week ago MARQ celebrated twelve years since it was inaugurated by His Majesty. Since then, we have had the opportunity to count on his presence on several occasions.Pastor pointed out.
Something more than 250 pieces from various private collections make up this exhibition, which is sponsored by ASISA and the Cajamurcia Foundation. Through an interesting tour, visitors will be able to discover the story,the secrets,the splendour and importance of the Han dynastyThe civilisation was marked by its great political influence, economic flourishing and cultural development.
In 2011, the Board of Trustees of the MARQ Foundation awarded H.M. Queen Sofía Gold and Brilliant Badge The museum in recognition of its special dedication and support for culture, as well as for its contribution to the dissemination of history, heritage and archaeology.
