Wang Yanzhong (L), general director of the Institute of Ethnology and Anthropology of the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences, attends a seminar in Madrid, Spain, July 17, 2015. A Chinese cultural delegation from the country's Autonomous Region of Tibet attended a seminar here on Friday with the aim of promoting exchanges with Spain. [Photo/Xinhua]

A Chinese cultural delegation from the country's Autonomous Region of Tibet attended a seminar on Friday with the aim of promoting exchanges with Spain.

Wang Yanzhong, general director of the Institute of Ethnology and Anthropology of the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences who heads the delegation, said the aim of the visit was to promote understanding between the two nations and introduce Tibet to the Spanish people.

Delivering a speech on the contemporary development of the Autonomous Region of Tibet and its cultural protection, Wang explained to the audience the peaceful liberation and rapid development of Tibet, as well as the policy for the continuation, development and protection of the Tibetan culture.

About 40 locals and Chinese participated in the event hosted at the Chinese Culture Center in Madrid.

Following the seminar, the delegation continued its visit with a meeting of representatives of the Spanish Senate.