The show Sissi and Hungary reveals the life of the legendary queen in the 19th century. The relics on display also show the connection between China and Hungary in olden times. [Photo by Jiang Dong/China Daily]

Buslig says the initiative will create opportunities for closer cultural ties between the two countries.

Under the framework, Vagra says the rich history of Hungarian bronze wares will be shown in China.

He adds that his museum also plans to introduce an exhibition on ancient Chinese civilization in Hungary, which he believes will easily strike an emotional chord in Budapest.

The ongoing exhibition about Sissi was held in Shanghai before it came to Beijing in late September.

It will move to Yunnan and Shaanxi provinces in January.

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If you go

8:30 am-5 pm (the closing time will be 4:30 pm starting from Nov 1), closed Mondays, through Jan 3. Shenwumen Gallery, Palace Museum, 4 Jingshan Qianjie, Dongcheng district, Beijing. Visit www.dpm.org for more information.