A photo exhibition of Shanghai’s achievements in China’s 40 years of reform and opening up kicked off on September 3 in Colombo Public Library in Sri Lanka.
The
nearly 100 photos showcase what Shanghai has achieved in various
aspects overthe past 40 years, including economic development, culture
and education, urban construction, environmental protection and living
standards.
The three-day event is organized by the Shanghai
Municipal Foreign Affairs Office and undertaken by Shanghai Orient
Webcasting Co., Ltd and the ShanghaiPeople’s Association for Friendship
with Foreign Countries. Apart from the representatives from the
organizing units, many local visitors have also been attracted by the
glamorous show.
“The
speed of development is amazing. I have been to China but have had no
chance to go to Shanghai. This photo exhibition makes me know more about
Shanghai and I have made my decision to see it personally,” said Saman
Perera, a man who was absorbed in a group of photos depicting Pudong
from the 1980s to 2018.
“I have been to Shanghai twice, once was
in 1982 and the other time was two years ago. Shanghai has changed a lot
in these years. This really makes me shocked. Seeing these beautiful
pictures, I really want to go back again,” said Amaradasa Gunawardana,
the president of the Sri Lankan-China Association.
This year
marks the 15th anniversary of the establishment of a friendly
relationship between Shanghai and Colombo. Over the years, the two
cities have maintained close exchanges and cooperation, and the results
have been remarkable.