The "Center for International Exchanges in Pictures" Photo Festival recently commenced in the Beijing Yanqi Lake International Convention Center.

Yu Haiyong, Deputy Director of Foreign Affairs Office of the People's Government of Beijing Municipality, delivering a speech at the event [Photo by Liu Furui]

Professional photographers are gathered to take photos on the theme of the construction of international exchanges functional zones, such as "Yanqi integrated upgrading project, phase II and phase III of the construction of China International Exhibition Center (Shunyi Hall), three major cultural facilities in Beijing Municipal Administrative Center, Olympic Sports Center Area, and the Fourth Embassy District" and display the achievements in Beijing's development into a Center for International Exchanges.

Awarding letters of appointment to evaluation experts [Photo by Liu Furui]

The activity collects photographs from owners and construction organizations of major projects for Beijing to promote its function as a Center forInternational Exchanges, and photography enthusiasts. Participants can send photos to gyjzbj2022@163.com. Of the photos (sets) submitted, 30 will be selected, awarded with certificates and prizes, and compiled into a volume. The Foreign Affairs Office of the People's Government of Beijing Municipality will also display the selected photographs on its website.

Photographers taking photos at Beijing Yanqi Lake International Convention Center [Photo by Liu Furui]

(Source: CRI Online)