A special photo exhibition highlighting the distinctive hallmarks of China and Brazil was recently opened in the Brazilian city of Rio de Janeiro ahead of Chinese President Xi Jinping's state visit to the country.
The event, which saw the unveiling of photo album collection themed 'Beautiful China, Beautiful Brazil' was held in Rio last Monday, featuring pictures commemorating the 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the two sides.
It was co-hosted by China's State Council Information Office, the Chinese Embassy in Brazil, the Brazilian Embassy in China, the China International Communications Group and the Legislative Assembly of the state of Rio de Janeiro.
Presented in both Chinese and Portuguese, the exhibition highlights the natural beauty, rich histories, cultural exchanges, economic ties and cooperation achievements between the two nations.
"The exhibition is rich in content and beautifully detailed. It truly showcases the shared beauty and cultural richness of both countries. These two photography collections are rich in content, showcasing the cultural richness of both countries and the nice friendship between China and Brazil to everyone," said Tia Ju, vice president of the Legislative Assembly of the state of Rio de Janeiro.
President Xi arrived in Rio de Janeiro on Sunday to attend the 19th G20 Summit and pay a state visit to the Latin American country at the invitation of Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva.
Photo exhibition showcases beauty of China, Brazil
