On October 14th, the “Sharing Fragrance, Creating Beauty Together” Calligraphy and Painting Exhibition was held in Nanning, Guangxi.
The event was organized by the China Disabled Persons’ Federation and the Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region Disabled Persons’ Federation, with support from the Guangxi National Museum.
In his opening remarks, Tao Hongxin, a member of the board and vice chairman of the Guangxi Disabled Persons’ Federation, emphasized that the event aims to showcase the resilient spirit of individuals with disabilities. He highlighted the importance of equality, participation, and sharing, providing a platform for art enthusiasts with disabilities in Guangxi to exchange and learn. Through this artistic collaboration, the event seeks to promote humanitarian values, compassion, and a cultural awareness of inclusivity. He expressed hope that this initiative would help the broader community understand the dignity, confidence, independence, and resilience of people with disabilities and encourage the mobilization of social resources for cultural programs that support individuals with disabilities, ultimately enhancing public cultural service quality and fostering a new societal attitude of understanding, respect, and care for people with disabilities.
Yang Cong, deputy secretary-general of the China Disabled Persons’ Federation, shared his aspiration for the exhibition to inspire more individuals with disabilities to engage in calligraphy and painting, allowing them to actively participate in cultural life, showcase their talents, and integrate into society to realize their personal worth.
During the opening ceremony, the China Disabled Persons’ Federation presented calligraphy works to the Guangxi Disabled Persons’ Federation and the Guangxi National Museum. After the ceremony, attendees had the opportunity to view the exhibition, where renowned disabled calligraphers and painters from Guangxi engaged in live creative exchanges.
A total of 60 artworks were displayed, featuring a rich variety of themes and styles. Some of the pieces were carefully selected works from well-known disabled and able-bodied calligraphers and painters across the nation, while others were created by local disabled artists from Guangxi.
