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Photo Exhibition - Record of 24hrs in Tibet

Opening ceremony for the photo exhibition of "Record of 24hrs in Tibet" was held by ACPPRC on 8 April 2006. About 160 photos were exhibited from 7 to 12 April 2006 at the Chinese Cultural Centre. H.E. Qiu Shaofang (consul-general of PRC in Sydney), Hon John Mills (Chairman of committees of NSW parliament) and Mrs Trudy Mills were invited to cut the ribbon.

Tibet, with its snow-capped plateau and known as the roof of the world, is located in Southwest China at an altitude of over 4000 metres above sea level. The world’s highest mountain peak Mt. Qomolangma(also known as Mt. Everest), the grand Potala Palace, the mysterious ruins of ancient Guge Kingdom, and all the stunning sceneries of Tibet have attracted tourists both from home and abroad. Tibet has a long history of cultural exchange with other ethnic groups in China as well as other countries. The wisdom, diligence and courage of the Tibetan people led to the emergence of a rich and unique Tibetan culture, treasured in China and cherished by the world.

In June 2005, with the support of China Association for Preservation and Development of Tibetan Culture, a Tibet tour was organized for more than 20 well-known photographers from Chinese Mainland, Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan. Starting from Lhasa, the photographers were divided into several groups to visit Qomolangma, Qamdo, Nyingchi, Nagqu, Ngari, Shannan and other areas, recording the daily life of the people in Tibet through their camera lens.

On this vast virgin land, there is sunshine, blue sky, white snow mountains and green lakes. The photographers were intoxicated with colourful sculptures, exquisite Tibetan paintings (Tangka), traditional attire and adornments as well as the wonderful architectures. Every shot captures the beautiful and precious moments of nature, arts, and people’s life. The pictures recreate the wonderful moments seen through the eyes of the photographers: the simple ethos, the happy life, the harmony of society and economic development of Tibet.

We presented a selection of the best photos taken by these photographers. Attendee appreciated the magical and magnificent Tibetan culture and experience the profoundness of Chinese culture as well.