[Explanation] The "Return to Micro-Nature" photography exhibition brought by Wuhan photographer Yuan Minghui was exhibited at Wuhan Tiandiyifang on October 29th. This is the first exhibition among the 8 cultural projects selected by the German-French Wuhan Special Cultural Fund. .
German ambassador to China Goetze and French ambassador to China Luo Liang attended the opening ceremony and introduced them to the media.
[Explanation] In June 2020, the German Embassy in China and the French Embassy in China jointly launched the German-French Wuhan Special Cultural Fund, and launched a solicitation for all art categories to help the cultural industry recover after the Wuhan epidemic.
[Concurrent] Gui Yonghua, Consul General of France in Wuhan
Culture is mainly art. It is a language of communication. Through art, we all have a common understanding. Because we are all human beings, you will be moved by the art that I touch. So I hope that through culture, China and France (Germany) will be promoted. Societies understand each other.
[Explanation] According to reports, a total of more than 200 projects submitted applications, and finally 8 projects stood out and received funding support ranging from 1,000 to 5,000 euros.
Including: 4 visual arts, 2 drama, 1 dance, and 1 music.
Another 3 projects received special support from both Germany and France.
[Explanation] The "Return to Micro-Nature" photography exhibition on display that day uses microscopic images of animals and plants to show the charm of nature's biodiversity, recording moments, and expressing awe and feelings for nature.
At the event, photographer Yuan Minghui presented his award-winning works "The Bow Tie of the Frog Prince" and "The Woods in a Pod" to the German and French ambassadors to China.
[Concurrent] Wuhan photographer Yuan Minghui
I mainly shoot nature, some microcosms and some natural images.
I think it is also from the natural beauty of this natural image, and from the magic of these little lives, to appreciate the charm of nature, and to pay attention to our living environment.
[Commentary] In addition, "Great Lake Plus" photography exhibition, "Urban Healing·Dancing with You in Wuhan", "Restart Night" special concert, "Fragile Isolation" contemporary ceramic art exhibition and other selected cultural projects It will be performed in Wuhan and Changsha from November to December.
[Commentary] The French Ambassador to China Luo Liang said that after the unprecedented "closure of the city", Wuhan has demonstrated unprecedented resilience. "This is a modern and vibrant city." Luo Liang said that he hopes to use this The fund pays tribute to Wuhan and let more people know the city.
[Concurrent] Gui Yonghua, Consul General of France in Wuhan
We pass this German-French fund as a gift, a gift we give to our friends in Wuhan. This gift is happy, cultural, and beautiful things.
Reporter Zheng Ziyan reports from Wuhan, Hubei
Editor in charge: [Lu Yan]