Mongolian photo exhibition held in Beijing

A photo taken by a Mongolian photographer shows an eagle swooping above the prairie. An exhibition of 100 ethereal photos of Mongolia went on display in the Beijing Capital Library on Dec 6, 2014. [Photo/ China.org.cn by Wu Jin]

A photo taken by a Mongolian photographer shows a duckling hatching beside a tranquil lake. An exhibition of 100 ethereal photos of Mongolia went on display in the Beijing Capital Library on Dec 6, 2014. [Photo/ China.org.cn by Wu Jin]

A series of 100 photos of Mongolian natural reserves, including the infinite prairie, the Gobi Desert, the aquamarine sky and vibrant wildlife, went on display in the Beijing Capital Library on Dec 6, 2014.

The week-long photo exhibition, which lasts till Dec 14, 2014, opened amid the Mongolian Cultural Week jointly organized by the Chinese Ministry of Culture and Mongolia's Ministry of Culture, Sport and Tourism, and sponsored by China Arts and Entertainment Group.

Chinese audiences can get a better understanding of their neighbor through the virgin prairies and abundant wildlife showcased at the photo exhibition and the accompanying cultural performances telling the history of Mongolia, said M. Tumenjargal, deputy minister of Mongolia's Ministry of Culture, Sport and Tourism.

Li Shugang, a Chinese photography aficionado, was attracted by the natural scenery and wildlife captured by her Mongolian peers. "I have been captivated by the vividness of the animals that those Mongolian photographers must have searched for, waited for and framed so arduously."

According to BAYANZUL Zagarjav, head of Mongolia's Department of Culture and Art Policy Implementation and Coordination of the Mongolian Ministry of Culture, Sport and Tourism, local photographers spent one year in the least populated areas of the country to take these photos.

From the photos, people can see the swift changes of the seasons as the temperatures fluctuate from 40 degrees Celsius in summer to negative 50 degrees Celsius in winter across a territory of over 1.5 million square kilometers populated by just about 3 million people, said Zagarjav.

It is a Mongolian tradition to instill admiration for the sacredness of nature in their children, Zagarjav asserted.

China and Mongolia launched the cultural programs during "The Year of Friendly Exchanges" in 2014 to mark the 20th anniversary of the Treaty of Friendly Relations and Cooperation signed between the two countries and to mark the 65th anniversary of the establishment of bilateral diplomatic ties.

In August 2014, thousands of Mongolians flocked to a Chinese Cultural Week comprised of bilateral talks, forums, performances, tea ceremonies and exhibitions in Ulaanbaatar, the capital of Mongolia, to get a closer look at China.

Eighteen cultural pacts were signed between the two countries during Chinese President Xi Jinping's visit to Mongolia that month.

"Exchange in the cultural sector is not only about cultures, but also about the adequate confidence of the two countries' peoples in the construction of their bright futures," said Ding Wei, deputy minister of the Chinese Ministry of Culture.