Children dedicate artistic works to 30th anniversary of Belarus-China relations
The Belarus-China 2022 fine arts contest among children and youth – dedicated to 30th anniversary of the establishment of Belarus-China diplomatic relations – showcases its final exhibition at Vitebsk’s Maladik children's art school No. 3
The main goal of the contest is to strengthen friendly relations between Belarus and China, to generate interest among children and young people in studying the two states’ history and culture.
Over 500 works by 6-31-year-olds – representing educational and cultural institutions of Vitebsk and the Vitebsk Region – have been sent to the contest; 158 of these are authored by Chinese young people who study in the region.
All artistic pieces are divided into three categories: Drawing (graphics, painting), Design, and Photography. Young people painted with oil, gouache, watercolour, coloured pencils, felt-tip pens, ink, and pastels – to create works in various techniques: collage, batik, paper plastics, vytinanka, and tapestry. Urban landscapes with views of the sights are captured in photos and collages.
“The language of fine arts clearly demonstrates the cultural peculiarities of Belarus and China. There is also an interesting collation: a panda and a brown bear, a Belarusian auroch and a Chinese dragon, fans and lanterns, Chinese and Belarusian beauties in folk costumes, cranes and storks, blooming gardens, bamboo and birch groves, a Chinese tea ceremony and a hospitable Belarusian reception. Thanks to such a creative project, our peoples are getting closer, and our diplomatic relations are becoming stronger,” Olga Sivtsova, the Director of Vitebsk’s Maladik children's art school No. 3, is convinced.
A competition commission has assessed the works on show to name the best pieces in each age group. The winners will be awarded diplomas at a solemn ceremony on April 8th.
