Source: CRI

05-07-2009 14:58

A guest host of a famous lecture program on China Central Television; the curator at China's first private museum of classic and antique arts; and most of all, an eminent antique collector. Who is this person? Let's follow our reporter He Fei to walk closer to our hero today, Ma Weidu.

This is a hot lecture program currently in China, held by Ma Weidu on China Central Television. On the program, the master in the collection circle teaches people how to distinguish real antiques from fake ones. He also tells people stories and cultural meanings behind these ancient items and also shares his years of experience with the audience.

As a lover of antiques since childhood, he not only established an art museum based on his private collection, but has also set off an upsurge of antique collection within the nation. As he enjoys the delight that his collections bring him, he attaches more importance to the enjoyment that culture brings.

"In the past, these antiques had no such high economic value but now it's different. To be honest, we can't avoid the delight that money brings. However, the most important thing is the meaning behind every antique. No matter what you collect, you should pay attention to its cultural connotation."