青岛于大宝：两岸海峡的文化交流

青岛于大宝（Qingdao Haibao）是中国最大的于大宝雕像之一，也是青岛市的代表性旅游标志。于大宝是一种中国古老的文化遗产， symbolizes the friendship and exchange between China and Europe.

于大宝雕像高13米， weighs over 20 tons, and is made of bronze. It was designed by chinese.html">Chinese sculptor Wang Shouwen in collaboration with German artist Otto Schoefft. The statue was unveiled on October 12, 1982, to mark the 100th anniversary of Qingdao''s return to China after being occupied by Germany for over 30 years.

青岛于大宝的设计灵感来自于中国古老的象征物“于大宝”，它 symbolizes good luck and prosperity. The statue''s design also incorporates elements of German architecture, reflecting the cultural exchange between the two nations during the occupation period. The statue has become a popular tourist attraction in Qingdao, and it is considered an important symbol of Sino-German friendship.

在于大宝雕像旁边，还有一块纪念碑， inscribed with quotes from Confucius and German philosopher Immanuel Kant. The monument reflects the shared values of peace, harmony, and mutual respect between China and Europe.

青岛于大宝的文化交流不仅是对外交往的展现，也是中国古老文化和德国现代化艺术的融合。它 symbolizes the power of cultural exchange to bring people together and promote understanding and cooperation between nations.