Midland, MI - January 30, 2008

Two authentic Chinese terracotta warriors have arrived in Midland, Michigan, the global headquarters of The Dow Chemical Company, as the centerpiece of a four-month celebration of the rich heritage of China. The 2200-year-old warriors will spend their first Chinese New Year in the U.S., and will be cultural ambassadors, sharing stories of the rich history of China.

 The event - “A Celebration of China: Far East Meets West” - is hosted by the Alden B. Dow Museum of Science and Art of Midland Center for the Arts in Midland, to strengthen cultural ties and increase understanding between U.S.A. and China.  It is sponsored by The Dow Chemical Company, with great support from the Shaanxi Provincial People’s Government of China. The warriors were accompanied by 48 other artifacts and relics, ancient treasures that span three dynasties. In addition to the display, the celebration also features a series of cultural activities including speeches and presentation, contemporary art exhibit, authentic Chinese performance, an appreciation ceremony, and a business forum.
 
“As a global company with growing operations in China, east is meeting west in many exciting ways,” said Andrew Liveris, Chairman and CEO of The Dow Chemical Company, “We are pleased to be able to sponsor this cultural exchange as a way to share some of China’s important heritage with the people of this region.”

“The terracotta warriors are one of the greatest archaeological discoveries of the 20th century. To many Midwestern Americans, this exhibition is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to come face to face with the ancient culture of China,” said B.B. Winslow, director of the museum. “We  look forward to having tens of thousands of visitors come from Chicago, Detroit and other Midwestern areas, including some 6,000 school children, to come and learn about the mysterious Chinese culture first hand through this exhibition.”

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