Introduction

Exhibition of High-quality Photographic Works of “A Beautiful New Era-the profound ties of Hunan, Hubei and Jiangxi Provinces”

In order to adhere to the guidance of President Xi Jingping’s thought on socialism with Chinese characteristics in the new era, fully implement the spirit of the 20th CPC National Congress, thoroughly study and put Xi Jinping’s thought on culture into effect, and implement the requirements of the "14th Five-Year Plan for the Development of City Clusters in the Middle Reaches of the Yangtze River" approved and agreed to by the State Council, the Department of Culture and Tourism of Hunan Province, Hubei Province and Jiangxi Province jointly organized the exhibition of top-notch photographic works of “A Beautiful New Era-the Profound Ties of Hunan, Hubei and Jiangxi Provinces”. The exhibition aims to show the beautiful natural scenery, rich cultural heritage and the spirit of people's life in the new era of three provinces through a number of high-quality photographs, and to promote the exchange, unity and collaborative development of culture and tourism of three provinces.

Photography is an art form to narrate through the lights and shades. Photographers capture brilliant moments by their unique artistic perspectives and insights. The water running throught Xiangjiang, Hangjiang and Ganjiang, winding and endless, eventually embraces at the Yangtze River, showcasing the splendid natural beauty. Hunan, Jiangxi and Hubei all possess profound humanistic culture and magnificent natural scenery. As the most of important provinces located in the central of China, these three provinces shoulder the historical task to promote the high-quality development of the Yangtze River Economic Belt. Hunan, Jiangxi and Hubei cling together, undoubtedly, will face this challenge and opportunity more vigorously.

Visiting this exhibition can bring audiences a deeper understanding about the natural scenery, human history and people’s lives of three provinces, audiences can enjoy their distinctive charm and profound cultural heritage. The exhibition displayed 200 pieces(80 from Hunan Province, 60 from Hubei Province and 60 from Jiangxi Province) of photographic works. These photographic works, basically, reflect the local artists’ current situation and skill level of creation. With their own lens, they composed a beautiful melody one after another, singing the praises of this beautiful new era.

This exhibition provides photographers of three provinces a superb display platform, envisioning to spark their creation interests, bring them a favorable creative environment and atmosphere. Following their lenses, audiences can appreciate a beautiful picture scroll full of vigor and charm, and feel the rhythm of this era with our hearts; let us firmly grasp the direction of advancement in the historical trend of the new era, move forward and create a promising future together.