by Zafar Hussain 

 

BEIJING, Dec. 22 (Gwadar Pro) - A painting exhibition titled China-Pakistan Traditional Art Exhibition was held at the Pakistani Embassy here on Tuesday.

 

Pakistani Embassy, Beijing and Feng Jing Man Yuan Painting and Calligraphy Gallery jointly organized the event as part of the celebratory events marking the 70th anniversary of establishment of diplomatic relations between the two countries.

 

The exhibition featured art works of leading Chinese calligraphers and painters: Yuan Fao, Shule Tan, Yunguang Shao, Dimao Zhang, Guangyu Wang, Zaimin Tian, Xueqin Cao Yuxuan Shangguan, Qing Zhao and Shenglin Lin.

 

Speaking on the occasion, Pakistani Ambassador to China, Moin ul Haque highlighted the importance of traditional arts and the role it plays in promoting people-to-people and cultural exchanges.

 

He especially praised the style and rich imagination of the art works and hoped that the artistic affinity between the two cultures would add another avenue in further solidifying the bilateral relations.

 

He proposed the establishment of Pakistan-China Cultural Corridor for further promotion of cultural and people to people exchanges between the two countries and expressed the hope that it would be put into practice soon.

 

The event was attended by artists, calligraphers, media representatives and diplomats. At the conclusion of the event, Ambassador Moin presented awards and certificates to the participating artists.

 

This article originally appeared on Gwadar Pro.