A photography exhibition named "Encounters·Silk Road -- Xi'an in the Eyes of an Italian Journalist" was unveiled at Xi'an Museum in northwest China's Shaanxi Province on Wednesday.
This exhibition is a selection of 87 old photos of Xi'an taken by Italian sinologist, journalist, and photographer Adriano Madaro between 1979 and 1983.
Madaro's journey in China began in April 1976, when the 34-year-old was invited by the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs to visit the country as a journalist. Since then, he has visited China 217 times, and his tours have covered many places across the country.
Through the photos taken by Madaro, the viewer can see a city street view, Shaanxi specialties, an agricultural market, the Bell Tower, the Terra Cotta Warriors, and other cultural attractions. Each photo records the history of Xi'an, and the captions convey Madaro's thoughts and feelings at that time.
In addition, Madaro's passport, camera, brochures of the Terra Cotta Warriors, poems written to Xi'an, and other exhibits show his friendship with Xi'an.
One of the exhibition curators, Wang Lu with Xi'an Museum, said this exhibition is a reflection on the history of Xi'an and a tribute to Madaro and the friendship between China and Italy.
Hong Kong sees steady recovery in visitors in 2023
Watch: PM Christopher Luxon announces building products shake
Government's targets: 'Where is the action behind these?'
Some Auckland train services cancelled
China railway trips to reach 144M during May Day holiday
Coalition talks: No more face to face meetings this weekend
Princess of Wales Kate having chemotherapy after cancer discovery
Samantha Murphy's accused killer named as Patrick Orren Stephenson after suppression order ends
South Carolina Senate approves ban on gender
West Coast ratepayers must decide: 27% rates hike, or 44%?