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| Chinese visitors at Marx's tomb |
by
Yan
A QR matrix bar-code to provide a Chinese
introduction to the tomb of Karl Marx in Highgate Cemetery in north London has
been recently released online.
The non-commercial code is both practical
and informative by providing in Chinese with the basic information of map,
visitor's codes and rules, and the history of Marx's tomb. It also provides
with the Chinese translation of Engels's well-known remarks at the funeral in
1883.
Dr Ian Dungavell, chief executive of
Friends of Highgate Cemetery Trust, said: "We are thrilled to be working
with the China National Tourist Office to provide better information so our
Chinese visitors can enjoy and appreciate this exceptional place, and in
particular to understand more about Karl Marx."
Xue Ling, director of China National
Tourist Office London, said the release of the QR code serves as the finale of
the two-months-long China Weeks: when
culture and tourism blend promotion, and a new beginning of a partnership
to enable Chinese visitors to the Marx's tomb an enhanced experience of
cultural and historical touches.
Marx was born on 5th May 1818
in the German town of Trier. He moved to London in early June 1849 and remained
based in the city for the rest of his life.
He died in London on 14th March
1883. After his death, he was buried in Highgate Cemetery on 17th March 1883.
The cemetery has seen an increasing number
of Chinese visitors during recent years.
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