Hassan Labelsi, the representative of this activity and ambassador of Algeria in China, Majedi Aamir, ambassador of Egypt in China, and Dua Jef, executive director of Russian Cultural Centre in Beijing made speeches individually, showed their support and appreciation to Beijing Women’s Federation establishing cultural exchange platform on the topic of family and arts, and spoke highly of International Family Art Week’s meaning for prompting friendship and solidarity of people of each country, and prompting development of cultural diplomacy and construction of world city of Beijing.
The International Family Art Week presents three parts of public benefit theme works exhibition: “International Family Arts” consisting of paintings, picture books and environment protection idea works with the topic of “Beijing in My Eyes”, “The Motherland in My Eyes”, “World in the Eyes” and etc. created by children and families both domestic and overseas; “Window of the World” cultural exhibition consisting of art works with cultural features of each country provided by Embassy of Algeria in China, Embassy of Egypt in China and Russian Cultural Centre in Beijing; “Dab Hands and Beautiful Homes” handicraft arts exhibition consisting of works by Women Artists Workshop.In the opening day, the activity site is full of warm atmosphere: paintings and environment protection idea works show children's simplicity and interest and children’s serious thinking and concerns on the world; sculptures, paintings and national costume etc. provided by Embassy of Algeria in China, Embassy of Egypt in China and Russian Cultural Centre in Beijing are magnificent and rare; facial makeup, “Jing” embroidery and tile carving etc. created by Women Artists Workshop contain strong cultural atmosphere, and attract attention and appreciation of families both domestic and overseas.
Outside the exhibition hall, wonderful environment protection plays, gorgeous song and dance of foreign countries, colorful children's picture book, paper-cut, colored drawings, cartoons and other interesting handworks made many domestic and overseas families be amazed and surprised. Substantial themed exhibitions and outdoor activities present domestic and overseas families in Beijing with a colorful world culture tour. All the participants hope to have more chances to engage in such diverse culture exchange activity appreciative, informative and inclusive. More than ten mediums, including China Women, China Daily, China Beijing TV Station, Peoples Network, Qian Long Network, attended this activity for live reporting.