Source::xinhua
The 23rd Pingyao International Photography Festival commenced on Tuesday in the historic city of Pingyao, a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage Site celebrated for its meticulously preserved ancient architecture in Shanxi Province, northern China.
Under the theme "New Light, New Orientation," this six-day festival has garnered significant attention, featuring a remarkable collection of 13,961 photographic works contributed by over 2,000 photographers hailing from 28 different countries.
The festival has been thoughtfully structured into five major sections, encompassing a total of 16 diverse units. Notably, this year's edition boasts the participation of more than 120 educational institutions, including 12 international representatives, marking a record high for the festival's history.
Embracing values of diversity, international collaboration, and a commitment to professionalism, this annual event, inaugurated in 2001, has become a focal point for the global photography community. Over the years, it has received an impressive influx of more than 290,000 photographic submissions from artists representing more than 100 countries and regions, solidifying its reputation as a vital platform for cross-cultural exchange and dialogue._xinhua
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