Workers’ calligraphy and painting exhibition opens in Ningxia

A joint calligraphy and painting exhibition featuring works by employees from 21 Chinese cities opened on Oct 28 at the Ningxia Workers’ Cultural Palace in Northwest China’s Ningxia Hui autonomous region, as part of celebrations marking the 100th anniversary of the founding of the All-China Federation of Trade Unions.

The exhibition brought together 223 works of calligraphy and fine art from cities including Shanghai, Nanjing and Xiamen. The Ningxia stop of the touring exhibition will run through Nov 9.

A visitor views calligraphy and painting works at the exhibition.

The exhibition features a wide variety of artistic works, ranging from traditional calligraphy to paintings, showcasing the artistic talent and creativity of workers from across the country.

One of the highlights was the scroll depicting the history of China’s labor movement. Through grand visual storytelling and refined artistic techniques, the scroll retraces the century-long development of China’s labor movement and reflects both strong historical significance and artistic value.

Visitors view calligraphy and painting works at the exhibition.

The opening ceremony also featured performances by the art troupe of the Ningxia Workers' Cultural Palace, including dance, folk songs, poetry recitation and comedy performances. A printmaking experience area was also set up during the opening ceremony for audience participation.

A visitor views a calligraphy work at the exhibition.

To further engage visitors, the Ningxia Workers’ Cultural Palace scheduled a series of family-oriented interactive activities during the exhibition period, including sand art, plaster painting, traditional lacquer fan experiences, knot weaving, round fan painting and bead crafting workshops.

Each activity offers 100 free participation spots for workers and their families, aiming to promote cultural exchange and encourage public participation in the arts.

Visitors view calligraphy and painting works at the exhibition.

Organizers said the exhibition serves as a platform for cultural exchange and cooperation among cities, while also fostering appreciation for calligraphy and painting among workers nationwide.