Gu Xiulian (2nd, L), vice
chairperson of the Standing Committee of China's National People's
Congress (NPC) and president of the All-China Women's Federation
(ACWF) and the Mayor of London Ken Livingstone (L) visit the
photography exhibition Women in China as a part of the China-UK
Women's Cultural Festival in London, Britain, Feb. 11,
2008.
The photography exhibition Women in China opened in London
Monday, showcasing women's lives in modern China.
From fashion, culture and entertainment to the Olympics, the
exhibition of some 70 photos vividly presents to the British public
the changing lives of Chinese women in the 21st century. Anyone
with out-of-date preconceptions about Chinese women may quickly
change their impression after seeing the modern, happy and
intelligent Chinese women in the pictures.
"This is the first time China holds an exhibition about women in
Britain," said Gu Xiulian, vice chairperson of the Standing
Committee of China's National People's Congress (NPC) and president
of the All-China Women's Federation (ACWF), at the opening ceremony
of the exhibition.
"The photos show how Chinese women participate in the country's
social and economic life, promoting harmony and progress. They also
demonstrate women's aspirations for freedom, equality and
happiness," she said.
They are the symbol of goodness and tolerance, diligence and
intelligence, Gu added.
The exhibition, to run for 50 days, is an important part of the
on-going China-UK Women's Cultural Festival, which is one of the
highlights of "China Now" and "2008 China in London," the largest
ever Chinese cultural season in Britain.
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(Xinhua News Agency February 13, 2008)
