The MarcoPolo700 Foundation, a charitable organisation dedicated to fostering growth through cultural exchange, art and education marks the 700th anniversary of Marco Polo’s passing. The Foundation seeks to address a world facing complex challenges and geopolitical tensions, holding up high Marco Polo’s important legacy of promoting understanding, appreciation, and collaboration across different cultures. The MarcoPolo700 Foundation is working towards building a transformative travelling exhibition that retraces Marco Polo’s journey from Italy to China. The exhibition will blend virtual technology with physical artefacts, bringing to life the cultural exchange and trade that Marco Polo facilitated between the East and the West. A key component of the Foundation’s directive is the involvement of schools through visual arts competitions, and engaging students in the exploration of cultural diversity and historical connections. The MarcoPolo700 Foundation plans to participate in the UNESCO World Conference on Culture and Arts Education in Abu Dhabi, from February 13-15, 2024. The Foundation’s proposal to UNESCO is to showcase its Digital Arts Competition, as part of a panel discussion on Marco Polo’s enduring power to inspire inclusion and diversity. The Foundation envisages a long-term partnership with UNESCO.
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