Farmer photo exhibit shows rural revitalization in China

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A collection of photographs taken by farmers is exhibited in Beijing, China, September 23, 2021. /CFP

An exhibit featuring photographs taken by farmers opened in Beijing on Thursday as the country celebrated this year's Chinese Farmers' Harvest Festival.

A total of 111 photos were selected for display from over 26,000 works by people from rural areas working in agriculture-related industries, recording the great changes that have taken place in China's rural areas over the years.

An image of a rural household is displayed at the 10th National Farmer Photography Exhibition in Beijing, China, September 23, 2021. /CFP

A photo showing farmers selling produce via livestream is displayed at the 10th National Farmer Photography Exhibition in Beijing, China, September 23, 2021. /CFP

Photos featuring kids in rural areas are displayed at the 10th National Farmer Photography Exhibition in Beijing, China, September 23, 2021. /CFP

Photos showing food products sold at a rural market are displayed at the 10th National Farmer Photography Exhibition in Beijing, China, September 23, 2021. /CFP

The exhibition displays changes to people's livelihood in rural areas over the years, Beijing, China, September 23, 2021. /CFP

The annual event, sponsored by the China Federation of Literary and Art Circles and the China Photographers Association, was first launched in 2011. So far, it has received over 200,000 contributions from across the country.

The exhibit runs until October 5 at the China Millennium Monument.

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