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Children's art exhibition on Xinjiang held in Beijing
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An exhibition of children's artworks about Xinjiang is currently being held at the China National Museum of Women and Children in Beijing. The exhibition features more than 270 artworks created by children from Xinjiang, Beijing and Guangdong. 

A drawing by 11-year-old Zheng Kexin titled
A drawing by 11-year-old Zheng Kexin titled "Xinjiang is my beautiful home" /Zheng Kexin

A drawing by 11-year-old Zheng Kexin titled "Xinjiang is my beautiful home" /Zheng Kexin

During the opening ceremony, 60 children from these regions came together to collectively create art on site.

A total of 60 children from Xinjiang, Beijing and Guangdong work on art at an exhibition event in Beijing. /Yin Limei
A total of 60 children from Xinjiang, Beijing and Guangdong work on art at an exhibition event in Beijing. /Yin Limei

A total of 60 children from Xinjiang, Beijing and Guangdong work on art at an exhibition event in Beijing. /Yin Limei

The themes of the works on display are "family," "dream" and "friendship." Most of the artworks, around 250 in total, were created by children from Xinjiang and illustrate their observations of life, the world and their vision of the future.

An artwork by 11-year-old Li Shiyu about the digital age /Li Shiyu
An artwork by 11-year-old Li Shiyu about the digital age /Li Shiyu

An artwork by 11-year-old Li Shiyu about the digital age /Li Shiyu

One remarkable piece, measuring 3 meters by 2 meters and entitled "Colorful Xinjiang," was created by several children, expressing their vision and passion for Xinjiang. 

Visitors view children's artworks in Beijing. /Yin Limei
Visitors view children's artworks in Beijing. /Yin Limei

Visitors view children's artworks in Beijing. /Yin Limei

The exhibition is a collaboration between the China National Museum of Ethnology, the China National Museum of Women and Children and the Xinjiang Uygur Women's Federation. It aims to promote understanding and communication between children from Xinjiang and other parts of China.

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