Source: CCTV.com

03-24-2009 09:10

What comes to your mind at the mention of the country Uruguay? Latin passion, tango, or perhaps football? Well, a photo exhibition celebrating the beautiful landscape of Uruguay kicked off Sunday at the Beijing Art Museum of the Imperial City. Its offers visitors a rare chance to learn more about this South American country that's thousands of miles away from China.

A photo exhibition celebrating the beautiful landscape of Uruguay kicked off Sunday at the Beijing Art Museum of the Imperial City.

From natural landscapes, stunning coastlines, historical sites, to rural and urban life the exhibition takes a view of Uruguay from a variety of perspectives.

All the 26 pieces on display were selected by the Testoni Studio, established by Uruguayan photographer Alfredo Testoni some seventy years ago. The Testoni Studio has over the years produced many pictures, displaying the unique charm of Uruguayan cities and its people.

Uruguayan Foreign Minister Gonzalo Fernandez, along with the Uruguayan Ambassador to China and officials from China's Ministry of Culture, attended the opening ceremony.

Uruguay has an impressive legacy of artistic and literary traditions.

Uruguay has an impressive legacy of artistic and literary traditions. Its cities boast a rich architectural heritage and many writers, artists, and musicians. The word Uruguay comes from the Guarani language, meaning "River where the painted birds live".

The exhibition is organized by China's Ministry of Culture and the Embassy of Uruguay in China. It is set to coincide with the first state visit to China of Uruguayan president Tabare Vazquez since he took office in 2005.

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Editor:Zhao Yanchen