Dalian holds world calligraphy exhibition

The 22nd World Students’ Calligraphy Culture Art Exhibition takes place in Dalian, Liaoning province, June 12. [Photo/[Photo/dlgjz.gov.cn]

The 22nd World Students’ Calligraphy Culture Art Exhibition commenced in Ganjingzi district, Dalian, Liaoning province, June 12.

Nearly 1,000 students from China, South Korea, Indonesia, Singapore, Malaysia and Vietnam took part in the exhibition. Several calligraphy artists from home and abroad were also in attendance.

The exhibition grew out of the South Korea-China Calligraphy Culture Art Exhibition, which was founded by South Korea World Culture and Art Development Center in 1997.

Students dressed in traditional Chinese costumes dance at the opening ceremony of the 22nd World Students’ Calligraphy Culture Art Exhibition in Dalian, Liaoning province, June 12. [Photo/[Photo/dlgjz.gov.cn]

Students practice calligraphy during the 22nd World Students’ Calligraphy Culture Art Exhibition in Dalian, Liaoning province, June 12. [Photo/[Photo/dlgjz.gov.cn]