Painting, photo and calligraphy show opens

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 ◆ Painting, photo and calligraphy show opens

An exhibition of paintings, photos and calligraphic works by Chinese artists opened in Beijing on Oct.25 to greet the upcoming 16th National Congress of the Communist Party of China (CPC).

The week-long exhibition is co-sponsored by the China Federation of Literary and Art Circles (CFLAC), the Chinese Artists Association, the Chinese Photographers Association, and the Chinese Calligraphers Association. More than 280 national award-winning works are on display.

CFLAC Vice-President Li Shuwen said painting and calligraphy had a long history in China, and photography had progressed greatly since it was introduced from the West. Chinese artists, since the country began its reform and open-up drive in 1978, had created many works demonstrating social and economic development.

The CFLAC will also organize a large performance on Nov. 3 and 4 of some top prize-winning local operas, acrobatics, films and TV programs.