Asian Students Photography Exhibition was initiated by Education Forum for Asia and China Youth Daily at the 2006 Annual Conference of the Education Forum for Asia. China University Media Union has participated since 2008. This event faces all young students in the Asia Pacific Region and beyond. It is committed to represent rich Asian culture and civilization to a wider range and to a deeper level. Through photography, students exchange their artistic touch and aesthetic sense on the longstanding customs and traditions, magnificent geographic features, diversified demographic appearances, etc to express the unique spirits of Asia.
Since the first grand festival in 2006, the "Asian Students Photography Exhibition" has been successfully held for six year, with overall collection up to 10,000 pieces of pictures from more than 25 Asia & Pacific countries and regions, also from other continents. They are from students in Greater China, Republic of Korea, Mongolia, Japan, Vietnam, Nepal, Malaysia, India, United Arab Emirates, Kazakhstan, Great Britain and the United States, etc. More than 240 pictures were awarded.
Former Chinese State Councilor Madam Chen Zhili, China's former Minister of Education Zhou Ji, former Philippine President H.E. Mr. Fidel Ramos, former Nepalese Viace-Chairman of the Council of Ministers H.E. Mr. Kirti Nidhi Bista, former Secretary General of the Boao Forum for Asia Mr. Long Yongtu, Tajikistan ambassador to China H.E. Mr. Alimov, etc. have ever participated in the Awarding Ceremony and passed the prizes to winning students.
After six years of efforts, and with the support and care of friends from all walks of life, "Asian Students Photography Exhibition" has established its importance and popularity among young people in the region. It now becomes a platform for young students to share their ideas and appreciation in life, to show their talents and to strengthen their friendship.
To further enhance the understanding and communication among young generation across borders and cultures, the four organizers, the Education Forum for Asia, China Youth Daily, Chengdu Municipal Bureau of Exposition and China University Media Union now officially launch this year’s event. We are working together to build an Asia with more harmony and prosperity.
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