China Wine Time Art Exhibition Opened, Joining the 130 Year Legend of Chinese Red Wine in Changyu

2022-08-15

Wonderland Coast, with a rich aroma of wine.

On a wine themed street - Yantai Chaoyang Street, a unique and charming time art exhibition sends out romantic invitations to wine and food enthusiasts.

On site of the Chaoyang Street celebration for the 130th anniversary of Changyu

On the evening of August 13th, the "Changyu 130th Anniversary · China Wine Time Art Exhibition" officially kicked off.

China Wine Time Art Exhibition

Yu Yongxin, Chairman of the Yantai Municipal Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference and Director of the Yantai Wine Industry Chain, Chen Xinzi, Deputy Secretary General of the Yantai Municipal Government and Director of the Municipal Bureau of Commerce, Wang Qi, Secretary and Executive Director of the China Wine Industry Association, Ma Yong, Vice President and Secretary General of the China Food Industry Association, Fang Yulin, Vice President, Professor and Doctoral Supervisor of Northwest A&F University, Li Hua, former Vice President, Professor and Doctoral Supervisor of Northwest A&F University, and Chairman of the Wine Branch of the China Food Science and Technology Society, Yang Qiang, Deputy Secretary General and Chairman of the Wine Branch of the China Food Industry Association, Huo Xingsan, Secretary General of the Wine Branch of the China Food Industry Association, Zhou Hongjiang, Chairman of Chang Yu, and Sun Jian, General Manager of Chang Yu Group, attended the unveiling ceremony. Ceremony, jointly witnessing the theme exhibition of the 130th anniversary of China's wine industry.

Guests unveil the "China Wine Time Art Exhibition"

Guests take a group photo from left to right, including Sun Jian, Huo Xingsan, Yang Qiang, Fang Yulin, Wang Qi, Yu Yongxin, Ma Yong, Li Hua, Chen Xinzi, and Zhou Hongjiang

At the launch ceremony, Chairman Yu Yongxin stated that every step in the development and growth of Yantai grape wine, from the birthplace of China's first bottle of dry red, dry white, and brandy, to the only international wine city in Asia, and now becoming the longest, largest, most profitable, and most complete production area in China, is closely related to the 130 year old corporate spirit of "patriotism, dedication, quality, and competitiveness" and "daring to be the first" inherited by the people of Changyu.

Speech by Yu Yongxin, Chairman of the Yantai Municipal Political Consultative Conference and Director of the City's Wine Industry Chain

Chairman Yu Yongxin pointed out that a city is more romantic because of wine. He believes that through the joint efforts of the local government and wine companies, Yantai will not only be the city with the strongest wine atmosphere in China, but also become a city with the highest happiness index in the country.

Chairman Zhou Hongjiang invites guests to visit the China Wine Time Art Exhibition

 

"The establishment ofChang Yu in 1892 marked the official start of China's wine industrialization." Chairman Wang Qi stated that the China Wine Time Art Exhibition has outlined Chang Yu's journey from serving the country through industry and daring to lead the world in Chinese wine. In fact, this is also the 130 year development history of China's wine industry. It is the innovation and progress of generations of Changyu people that have given Chinese wine sufficient confidence and confidence.

Speech by Wang Qi, Executive Chairman of the China Liquor Industry Association

"During Chang Yu's 130 year development, there were both ups and downs and moments of glory." General Manager Sun Jian recalled that when Chang Yu was founded in 1892, he faced several "zeros": no wine grapes, no winemakers, no brewing equipment, no supporting industries, no oak barrels and wine cellars.

Speech by Sun Jian, General Manager of Changyu Group

After 7 years of arduous struggle, in 1899, Chang Yu finally brewed China's first bottle of wine. After 22 years, in 1914, Chang Yu brewed China's first bottle of brandy.

In 1915, as the only domestic wine company, Chang Yu participated in the Panama Expo and won four major gold medals. Today, more than a hundred years later, Chang Yu is able to win over a hundred world awards every year.

General Manager Sun Jian expressed the hope that visitors can not only appreciate the craftsmanship inherited by Changyu for three centuries, but also appreciate the confidence and pride of Chinese wine in facing the world.

The Chinese Wine Time Art Exhibition takes time as its axis and vividly presents the extraordinary journey of China's wine industry spanning three centuries through five chapters: "Born into the Chinese nation and serving the Chinese people" (1892-1912), "All products of our ancestors must become world famous brands" (1912-1949), "Let the people drink more wine" (1949-1979), "Chang Yu, who keeps moving forward" (1979-2002), and "Tasting the world and loving China more" (2002-present).

Strolling through it, numerous historical figures, celebrity calligraphy, and classic old advertisements emerge one after another.

The highly humanistic content presentation and immersive interactive experience have attracted many citizens and tourists to check in and visit.

Citizen check-in for China Wine Time Art Exhibition and Fine Wine and Food Activities

 

Chapter One: "Born into the Chinese nation, serving the Chinese people"


130 years ago, why did Mr. Chang Bishi choose to establish China's first industrialized wine making enterprise in Yantai - Changyu?

The story begins with the legendary life of Chang Bishi, the father of Chinese wine.

The Jakarta cocktail party in 1871 ignited Zhang Bishi's dream of founding China's first wine company.

At that time, the Dutch colonial authorities wanted to win over with rewards, and Zhang Bishi candidly said, "Born as the Chinese nation, we should serve the Chinese people.".

In 1892, Chang Bishi was invited to return to his home country and invested 3 million taels of silver to establish the Changyu Company in Yantai. This was the enterprise that Mr. Lao had invested the most effort, had the most profound impact, and is still operating healthily today.

Although starting from scratch,Chang Yu made up his mind to introduce wine grapes from abroad three times, hire winemakers, and spend 11 years building an underground wine cellar.

After continuous attempts, in 1899, Chang Yu finally produced China's first bottle of wine. After 15 years, in 1914, Chang Yu brewed China's first bottle of brandy.


Chapter 2: "Ancestor's Products Must Become World Famous Brands"
The Chinese wine industry started from scratch, facing difficulties and twists, but soon ushered in a shining moment.


In 1915, Chang Yu made his debut on the international stage and won four major gold medals.

 

Upon hearing this good news, Chang Bishi exclaimed excitedly, "The people of Tang are amazing. As long as they work hard and catch up, their ancestors' products will become world famous brands!"

Numerous government officials, cultural celebrities, and entertainment stars from the Republic of China have also praised Chang Yu.

Chapter Three: "Let the People Drink More Wine"

Time has entered the new China, and Changyu has ushered in a new stage of development.

At the National Liquor Evaluation Conference in 1952, 1963, and 1979, Chang Yu was awarded the title of "National Famous Liquor" for three consecutive times.
In 1952, awarded the title of "National Famous Liquor"
In 1963, awarded the title of "National Famous Liquor"
In 1979, awarded the title of "National Famous Liquor"

Under the care of Party and state leaders such as Chairman Mao Zedong and Premier Zhou Enlai, Zhang Yu and the Chinese wine industry have made significant progress.

Chapter Four: Chang Yu's Continuous Improvement


The reform and opening up have opened the door to interaction between China and the world, and the constantly advancing Changyu continues to make new and greater contributions to the Chinese wine industry.

Chapter Five: Passing the World and Loving China More

What is the status of Changyu and Chinese wine in the world today?

In Chapter Five, visitors can intuitively feel that Changyu and Chinese wine can confidently and confidently face the world.

In 2002, Changyu established China's first professional winery - Yantai Changyu Castor Winery, ushering in the era of high-end Chinese wine. At present, Changyu has established 14 specialized wineries worldwide, with a 250000 acre grape base, making it one of the most widely distributed wine enterprises in the world.

Today, Changyu wine can be purchased in more than 70 countries, including the United States, the United Kingdom, France, Germany, Japan, Switzerland, Sweden, Denmark, Canada, Argentina, etc. The world is increasingly fond of "Chinese red".

Among the top ten wine companies in the world, Changyu is one of only two century old enterprises. Its scale ranks fourth in the world and its brand value ranks second in the world.


As John Stimpfit, editor in chief of the internationally renowned wine magazine Decanter, said, "The progress made by Changyu is astonishing. The era of Chinese wine is coming, which will have a huge impact on the entire wine world!"

Chairman Wang Qi stated that this Time Art Exhibition, starting from Yantai, the origin of China's wine industrialization, is a journey of seeking roots that never forgets its original intention. It is also an innovative move by Changyu to continue promoting Chinese wine culture and advocating a wine lifestyle. I hope there are more leading enterprises like Changyu who are brave enough to take on responsibilities and take action, and make the public brand of "Chinese wine" stronger and louder!

It is worth mentioning that in addition to the precious images of the Time Art Exhibition, Chang Yu also prepared a rich and colorful interactive experience on site: the internet celebrity check-in points decorated with neon lightbox fonts are very suitable for concave shaped photography; After the exhibition, you can participate in the mini program's QR code lottery and taste delicious wine and food; You can also experience a slightly tipsy night music cocktail party, connecting the five senses of "vision, hearing, taste, smell, and touch", and immerse yourself in the beautiful lifestyle of wine.

After the 130th anniversary of Changyu, the China Wine Time Art Exhibition was first launched in Yantai. In the future, it will tour cities such as Qingdao, Jinan, Shanghai, Beijing, Hangzhou, Nanjing, and Fuzhou, and continue to create the "China Wine Time Art Exhibition" IP, allowing more people to fall in love with Chinese wine and enjoy a fashionable and trendy wine life.