BEIJING: Four years after Beijing made history as the world’s first dual-Olympic city with its 2022 Winter Games, the city is back in the global spotlight – this time as a bridge between its own impact and the upcoming 2026 Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics. Running from January 24 to February 22, the “From Beijing to Milan: Together for a Shared Future” exhibition blends a Chinese New Year traditional temple fair with an international and innovative winter sports theater, turning the Beijing Olympic Museum and Bird’s Nest into a lively hub that’s way more than a holiday celebration – it’s a vivid showcase of how Beijing’s Olympic spirit is fueling Milan-Cortina’s next chapter.
Nestled in the museum’s underground hall, the exhibition traces the evolutionary journey of Winter Olympics, with a special focus on the cultural handover between Beijing 2022 and Milan-Cortina 2026.
Through a blend of physical exhibits, immersive videos and interactive displays, visitors witness how Beijing’s “green, inclusive, open and clean” Olympic philosophy has paved the way for Milan’s sustainable vision. The exhibition, authorized by the International Olympic Museums Federation, underscores Beijing’s role in advancing the Olympic spirit of unity and progress – a core tenet of the “Together for a Shared Future” motto.
“It’s my last day in Beijing,” said Jae, 26, a U.S. citizen who is in Beijing on a business trip,” and it’s so interesting to understand the history of Winter Olympics and see the infrastructure here and everything that made it happen.”
Low-carbon initiatives, a highlight of both Beijing 2022 and Milan 2026, are seamlessly woven into the exhibition’s fabric. The VR experience in the museum, “Interstellar Games VR Arena,” uses energy-efficient technology to simulate a futuristic sports gala, inspiring visitors to envision an eco-friendly future for global sports.
The venue itself – the Beijing Olympic Museum – exemplifies sustainability: its connection to the Bird’s Nest avoids redundant construction, optimizing resource utilization. –The Daily Mail-CGTN news exchange item
