Organizers started to collect historical photos from the public
yesterday in preparation for a photo exhibition planned for October
to mark the 80th anniversary of China's National Palace Museum.
To accurately record and display the historical changes and rich
culture of the Museum, organizers of "Zhong liang bei: Impression
of the National Palace Museum," alongside publishers of the
exhibit's brochure, have started collecting pictures of the famous
museum, ranging from its people, scenery, architecture and
history.
Officials from the Museum and experts on photography will select
the top photos from among the submissions to be displayed in the
exhibition alongside other works from international masters.
The collection project targets professional photographers and
fans of photography, as well as ordinary people with photos that in
some way display the Museum's history and culture. The call for
photos ends August 20th.
Zheng Xinmiao, President of the National Palace Museum and
Deputy Minister of the Culture Department of China, says the photo
exhibition will help people obtain a better understanding of the
National Palace Museum through the lens of a camera.
Different awards amounting to 100 thousand yuan in total will be
given to those whose works are chosen.
(CRIEnglish.com July 31, 2006)
