Source: CCTV.com

09-06-2008 08:58

When China's world famous terra-cotta warriors, or breathtaking jade artifacts appear in Australia, there come enthusiastic crowds of onlookers. The latest attraction is an exhibition of Buddha statues. It comes to Australia all the way from Qingzhou, in East China's Shandong Province.

an exhibition of Buddha statues
An exhibition of Buddha statues opened in Australia, and has already
met with unprecedented enthusiasm.

People Down Under can not conceal their amazement at the 35 rare Buddha statues. The statues were crafted in the sixth century AD. On the face of each is engraved the composure and tranquility expressing the peacefulness and tranquility of Chinese philosophy.

An exhibition of Buddha statues opened in Australia, and has already met with unprecedented enthusiasm. 
An exhibition of Buddha statues opened in Australia, and has already
met with unprecedented enthusiasm.
 

The exhibition, that opened three days ago, already has met with unprecedented enthusiasm.

A dozen archeologists from Germany, Switzerland, Britain and America, are in Sydney, for Australia's largest ever international art seminar. The exhibition of Chinese statuary is a major attraction for the visitors.