The 16th China Photography Art Festival opened in Sanmenxia city, Henan province, on October 29, alongside the presentation ceremony for the 16th China Photography Golden Statue Awards. Photographers from across China gathered for the event in Sanmenxia, known as the "City of Swans".
The opening ceremony was attended by Gao Shiming, Vice Chairman of the China Federation of Literary and Art Circles (CFLAC); Xu Xiangfeng, Secretary of the CPC Sanmenxia Municipal Committee; and Huang Hongxia, Vice Chairwoman of the Henan Provincial Committee of Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC). Also in attendance were officials from the China Photographers Association (CPA), the Sanmenxia Municipal Committee and Municipal Government, and the Henan Federation of Literary and Art Circles, as well as recipients of the 16th China Photography Golden Statue Award. A total of 18 photographers were named winners across three categories: documentary, fine art and commercial photography.
The biennale is one of China's longest-runningand most influential photography festivals. This year's festival features a diverse program of exhibitions, including works by recipients of the 16th China Photography Golden Statue Awards and highlights from three national photography exhibitions: the 30th National Photography Exhibition, the 12th National Farmers' Photography Exhibition and the 6th National Youth Photography Exhibition. Other highlights include the 2nd China Mobile Photography Exhibition, China Photographers Association Member Organizations Exhibition, "Beautiful Central PlainsThrough My Lens" photography series, and the inaugural China (Sanmenxia) Micro-Video Showcase. With their diverse subjects and artistic styles, the exhibitions offer a glimpse into the latest developments in Chinese photography. The festival also features an academic exchange session titled "Face to Face with Golden Statue Award Winners". (Text: Yang Jiaxin Translator: Ding Lan)
