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Photo exhibition of Shanghai held in Sri Lanka
By:Zheng Qian  |  From:english.eastday.com  |  2018-09-06 09:02

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.



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