Mao's home province starts commemorations of his birth
( 2003-12-22 21:37) (Xinhua)
Mao Zedong in
his early thirties, pictured in 1925 in Guangzhou, southern China. [file
photo] | An exhibition of photographs of people
and landscapes of Shaoshan City, hometown of former Chinese leader Mao Zedong,
opened Monday in his home province of Hunan, launching a series of activities to
mark the 110th anniversary of his birth on Dec. 26.
The exhibition, sponsored by the Chinese Photographers Association and
related departments of Hunan Province, featured the works of nearly 1,000
professional and amateur photographers from 15 provinces, autonomous regions and
cities.
Organizers said some photographers stayed through the night to get the best
possible shots of Mao's home, while others leased balloons for a bird's eye
view.
The commemoration activities will include seminars, the opening of Mao's
memorial, the exhibition of Mao's badges and a concert featuring Mao's
poems.
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