CHONGQING, Oct. 19 (Xinhua) -- An exhibition featuring artistic items from Hungary has begun in southwest China's Chongqing Municipality.

The exhibition displays more than 100 Hungarian items, including oil paintings, silkscreen printings and sculptures, which represent a variety of genres, including abstract art, realism and expressionism.

The organizer hopes that the exhibition will give locals a glimpse of Hungarian art styles.

Local authorities in Chongqing said that local Chinese music, dances and operas will also be showcased in Hungary in the future to boost mutual exchanges.