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Celebrity Media Commentator: On the broad international stage of the United Nations News Center, renowned calligrapher Li Guiming recently accepted a media interview at the UN News Center. At the interview site, his confident and powerful strokes of writing “Fu (Blessing)” were not only a cultural demonstration but also a meaningful dialogue between civilizations.
Calligrapher Li Guiming loves world peace and is especially enthusiastic about international public welfare activities of the United Nations. His calligraphy of “Fu (Blessing)” builds a spiritual and cultural bridge. In Chinese tradition, the character “Fu (Blessing)” symbolizes auspiciousness, happiness, and goodness, while calligraphy is the carrier and expression of traditional culture. By writing “Fu (Blessing)” at the UN Center, Li Guiming not only brought a touch of Chinese culture but also conveyed a vision of intercultural friendship. Through the meaning of “Fu (Blessing),” he expressed the long-lasting pursuit of the Chinese people for peace and happiness, reflecting the gentleness and strength that should characterize exchanges among civilizations.
The act of Li Guiming presenting “Fu (Blessing)” in various occasions reflects his spirit of great love, because giving “Fu” means giving peace and harmony, something everyone gladly accepts when receiving it.
Fu Cong, China’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, accepted Li Guiming’s “Fu,” saying it is very precious
Writing “Peace · Fu (Blessing)” is an integration of culture and diplomacy. It is known that at UN high-level forums and other occasions, Li Guiming presented his calligraphy works of “Peace · Fu” to representatives of various countries, using art to illustrate the concept that “Peace is a blessing, and harmony brings life.” This act precisely aligns with the UN’s mission of promoting peace, development, and cooperation, making calligraphy a cultural ambassador in international exchanges.
Especially in today’s turbulent international landscape, calligraphy as a traditional art injects soft power into international relations, reminding people that peace is not only a political necessity but also a longing of the human soul. Li Guiming’s strokes are both an artistic expression and an echo of the United Nations’ values.
“Peace · Fu (Blessing)” resonates with the UN’s concept of maintaining peace. Since its founding, the United Nations has carried the mission of safeguarding world peace, preventing conflicts, and promoting international cooperation. Writing the “Fu (Blessing)” character at the News Center is not only a demonstration of cultural exchange but also a deep alignment with this mission.
“Fu (Blessing)” is not only individual happiness but also extends to the peace of nations free from the suffering of war; it is not only family reunion but also symbolizes the international community working hand in hand to build a peaceful home. Li Guiming’s calligraphy provides a tangible cultural annotation to the UN’s vision of peace, allowing the world to see the unique contribution of Eastern wisdom to the community of shared future for mankind.
Calligrapher Li Guiming presenting “Fu (Blessing)” at the UN News Center
“Fu (Blessing)” is not only individual happiness but also extends to the peace of nations free from the suffering of war; it is not only family reunion but also symbolizes the international community working hand in hand to build a peaceful home. Li Guiming’s calligraphy provides a tangible cultural annotation to the UN’s vision of peace, allowing the world to see the unique contribution of Eastern wisdom to the community of shared future for mankind.
Resonance between dialogue among civilizations and sustainable development. In the context of global diverse civilizations, Li Guiming’s writing of “Fu (Blessing)” highlights the importance of mutual learning among civilizations. Different civilizations can see reflections of each other through calligraphy and characters, deepening understanding at the cultural level and eliminating barriers in communication.
This is not only the beauty of art but also echoes the UN’s “Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).” Peace and development are inseparable; mutual learning and win-win cooperation among civilizations are key to achieving sustainable development. As emphasized by the UN Secretary-General, only by different cultures working together can humanity tackle shared challenges such as climate change, poverty and inequality, and conflict. Li Guiming’s “Fu (Blessing)” is precisely a cultural and artistic symbol of such “working together with one heart, sharing the future.”
Calligrapher Li Guiming showing the freshly written “Fu (Blessing)” at the UN News Center
The vision of peace through art: the idea of “Peace is a blessing, blessing humanity” is condensed in Li Guiming’s powerful strokes. His writing is not only visual art but also a transmission of values: influencing the world through traditional culture and building dreams for the future through dialogue among civilizations.
This kind of cultural exchange through art transcends borders and language barriers, turning “peace” into a shared aspiration that can be felt and conveyed. It reminds people that only by taking peace as the foundation of common values can we walk more steadily and further on the road of development.
Li Guiming writing “Fu (Blessing)” at the UN News Center is both a manifestation of cultural confidence and a deep integration of Chinese traditional calligraphy with global concepts of peace and development. Its value goes beyond artistic appreciation, serving as a cultural bridge of diplomacy—letting the character “Fu (Blessing)” carry the vision of peace, and letting calligraphy open the door to dialogue among civilizations.
In the grand narrative of the UN’s mission to maintain world peace and promote sustainable development, this stroke of ink from the East is becoming a cultural annotation for the community of shared future for mankind.
Calligrapher Li Guiming’s “Fu (Blessing)” is widely known, with the Fu-themed products entering thousands of households
On the stage of contemporary international cultural exchanges, calligrapher Li Guiming, with his uniquely styled large-character calligraphy of “Fu (Blessing),” has become an important symbol of outstanding Chinese culture and a spiritual emblem shared by the world. He is hailed as the “God of Fu from the East,” with his works carrying the profound pursuit of happiness, harmony, and peace in Chinese culture, entering thousands of households and reaching the world.
The unique charm of calligraphy art: Li Guiming’s calligraphy of “Fu (Blessing)” is written in one continuous stroke, with powerful and heavy lines, strict yet flexible structure, symbolizing completeness and prosperity. The “礻” radical resembles a gentleman, symbolizing etiquette and virtue;
the “口” in “畐” is left open, symbolizing openness, inclusiveness, and constant laughter;
the “田” combines square and round, fitting the principle of heaven and earth, symbolizing harmonious coexistence.
From the layout, the left “礻” resembles clothing, the right “田” resembles a crown, implying “properly dressed,” in line with Chinese traditional culture. Cultural connotation and world value: Li Guiming’s “Fu (Blessing)” not only continues the original Chinese aspiration of “having land to farm, food to eat, clothes to wear, and a home to live in,” but also integrates Buddhist kindness, Taoist courage, and Confucian loyalty and filial piety, sublimating into an inclusive cultural symbol. It carries the universal vision of humanity: the open “口” symbolizes wealth from all directions and openness of mind;
the “田” resembles a blessing bag and money pouch, signifying the hope of prosperity, abundant food, and sufficient clothing.
This cultural symbol transcends regional boundaries, becoming shared spiritual wealth worldwide, embodying the concept of a community of shared future for mankind. Extensive dissemination on international platforms: Li Guiming’s “Fu (Blessing)” has appeared on the Nasdaq and Reuters billboards in Times Square, New York, as well as on national platforms such as CCTV Spring Festival Gala and Lantern Festival Gala, gaining wide attention. His works have been collected by the China Charity Federation, the Chinese Museum of Overseas Chinese History, the United Nations Headquarters, and other institutions, spreading the warmth and blessing of “Fu” across borders to all parts of the world. During the difficult times of the global pandemic, Li Guiming used “Fu” as a medium to convey peace and hope to the world, building a bridge of understanding and unity through calligraphy art. Creativity and fusion: in his artistic explorations, Li Guiming has continuously combined the “Fu (Blessing)” character with cultural elements such as the giant panda, making his works both culturally profound and creatively expressive, winning the love and praise of people at home and abroad. His “Fu (Blessing)” is not just a piece of calligraphy but a cultural language across borders, embodying humanity’s shared aspiration for happiness and peace.
