Exhibition marks May 4th Movement

Source: CRI | 04-29-2009 09:44

An exhibition of paintings and calligraphy marking the 90th anniversary of the May 4th Movement opened at the Cultural Palace of Nationalities in Beijing on Tuesday.

A painting in the exhibition shows leaders of the May 4th  Movement at the Cultural Palace of Nationalities in Beijing  on Tuesday, April 28, 2009. [Photo: CRIENGLISH.com]

More than one hundred works of art are on display as part of commemorative celebrations hosted by the Beijing Memorial Hall of New Culture Movement. The paintings and calligraphy reflect not only the May 4th Movement's pioneers, but also great achievements under the spirit of the May 4th Movement since China's reform and opening up.

The May 4th Movement that targeted against imperialism and feudalism broke out 90 years ago and upheld such ideals as patriotism, progress, democracy and science. The exhibition will greatly promote these ideals, said Zhang Bai, vice director for the State Administration of Cultural Heritage, during the opening ceremony.