Police artworks exhibition celebrates 20th anniversary of HK's return

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‍The Hong Kong police painting and calligraphy club held an exhibition in Beijing to celebrate the 20th anniversary of Hong Kong's return to the mainland.

This is the first time for Hong Kong's police to showcase their works in the mainland.

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Nearly 100 pieces created by Hong Kong police were displayed at the Art Museum of the Beijing Fine Art Academy.

The pieces include traditional Chinese paintings, oil paintings, calligraphy and seal carvings.

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Founded in 1983, the Hong Kong Painting and Calligraphy Club now has over 400 members including present and retired police.

Alice Lee, chairperson of the club, says art is a way for them to relax and balance work and life.

Over 50 Hong Kong police traveled to Beijing for the exhibition, among whom is Huang Heiman, honorary vice president of the Hong Kong police painting and calligraphy club. He brought a painting created in 1993, four years before Hong Kong's return.

"I painted it to welcome Hong Kong's return to the motherland in 1997. I chose this painting for this exhibition because I think it is memorable," Huang said.

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The four-day exhibition was opened to the public from October 18 to October 21. Visitors were amazed by the artworks. "I'm very happy to see these high-level works. I hope I can bring back traditional Chinese culture to Hong Kong and share them with young people," said Zion Choi, vice president of HK Innovision.

A commemorative envelope was also released by the China National Philatelic Corporation specifically for this event.

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