Art exhibition by Chinese artists launched in Myanmar's Yangon

An art exhibition by Chinese artists was launched in Myanmar's Yangon on Wednesday as part of China-Myanmar culture exchange program.

People visit an art exhibition entitled "Myanmar: Through the Dragon's Brush", inspired by China-Myanmar culture exchange project, in Yangon, Myanmar, Nov. 21, 2018. [Photo/Xinhua]

The exhibition, titled "Myanmar: Through the Dragon's Brush,"was jointly organized by China Daily Asia Pacific Limited and the Chinese Culture and Art Association.

"It is my great pleasure to present the very fine artworks by nine of China's highly-admired painters. Over the last few days, our artists have visited historically significant locations of exquisite beauty in Myanmar to capture the spirit of these places on their canvas," Zhou Li, editorial board member, China Daily Group Publisher and Editor-in-Chief told the event.

The exhibition aims to introduce Myanmar's beautiful landmarks to the world through artistic cultural perspectives of Chinese artists, Chai Bu kuk, director of the Chinese Artists Association, told Xinhua.

The two-day exhibition features more than 100 artworks of Myanmar's landmarks and scenery by nine artists from the Chinese Culture and Art Association.