The OLYMP'ARTS 2023 Opening Ceremony was held on October 5th at the Zappeion, Athens, Greece. OLYMP'ARTS is a world-class artistic festival and celebration organized every four years and opens to artists from all over the world. The theme of OLYMP'ARTS 2023 is “environment, climate and energy”, which is closely related to Sustainable Development Goals of the United Nations. During this period, there are activities including the Opening Ceremony, Exhibitions, Forums, Charity Dinner, etc.. This time we will launch a series of pictures and photos, please continuously follow the OLYMP'ARTS 2023, this issue will take a closer look at the exciting moments and highlights of the Charity Dinner and Awards:

In the evening of October 5th, Greek time, the OLYMP'ARTS 2023 Opening Ceremony Charity Dinner was kicked off. Attendants entered the banquet hall immersed in new media and digital art.As a special feature of the awards dinner, young musicians Jiadi Pei (clarinet), Wenqiao Jiang (piano), Xinle Zhu (cello), Lan Cao (viola), and Yiqing Fu (violin) performed the classical orchestral piece “Shanshui” (Landscape) together. The famous artist Francisco Córdoba and Founder of Well- Being ART Work Sara Del Bene also presented unique musical instrument.

As the most significant segment of the dinner, the OLYMP'ARTS 2023 presented five prestigious awards: Environmental Cultural Promoter Award, Outstanding Contribution Award, Artistic Luminary Award, Artistic Design Master Award, and Hexastar Brilliance Honor. These awards aimed to recognize individuals and organizations that have made substantial contributions to the field of art. The sculptor Mr. Xikun Yuan won the Environmental Cultural Promoter Award, the director and producer Mr. Derek Brown won the Outstanding Contribution Award, the Vice Chancellor of the Royal College of Art Dr. Paul Thompson won the Artistic Luminary Award, jewellery artist and visual artist Mr. Wallace Chan won the Artistic Design Master Award, and Principal of Athens Conservatoire and Academician of Athens Conservatoire Mr. Philippos Tsalahouris won the Hexastar Brilliance Honor.

Additionally, Ms.Qin, as the Executive President of WOAC, officially announced that the OLYMP'ARTS 2027 will meet us on time. She stated, “There will surely be more destinations ahead, and as long as art accompanies us, our dreams will always be alive.”