A child plays with an artwork in the shape of a pig head, Jan 29, 2019. (Photo by Gao Erqiang/chinadaily.com.cn)
The exhibition is divided into four sectors spanning the origins of the pig, how it is domesticated, its physiological characteristics and its contribution to human beings.
An explanation of Chinese characters that contain the word "pig", Jan 29, 2019. [Photo by Gao Erqiang/chinadaily.com.cn]
The exhibition featuring Chinese zodiac creatures has been held for 15 consecutive years at the Shanghai Science and Technology Museum and is an important event for residents to learn more about science during the Chinese New Year holiday.