Visitors view artworks displayed at a China-Bulgaria art exhibition in Sofia, Bulgaria, Aug. 18, 2025. A joint exhibition featuring works by Chinese and Bulgarian artists opened here on Monday, highlighting cultural exchange and mutual understanding.

The six-day event presents more than 60 pieces, ranging from Chinese ink paintings, woodcarvings, embroidery, lacquer painting, tie-dye, batik, and digital art, to Bulgarian works inspired by traditional textiles, felt, and contemporary interpretations of local heritage. (Photo by Marian Draganov/Xinhua)