Xiamen holds BRICS photography exhibition

A photography exhibition of shots taken in the BRICS countries opened at Xiamen Art Gallery on Aug 28.

The exhibition, which lasts through Sept 21, features 100 photos by several world-famous photographers including Michael Yamashita, who has been working for National Geographic for more than 30 years.

Visitors can appreciate the beautiful shots and learn about local customs in Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa.

American photographer Michael Yamashita delivers a speech at the opening ceremony of "Glamor of BRICS Countries", a photography exhibition of works taken in Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa. Having visited Xiamen, Fujian province six times, the photographer says he considers the coastal city one of his favorite Chinese cities. [Photo/news.xmnn.cn]

Visitors admire and take photos of the exhibits at Xiamen Art Gallery. [Photo/news.xmnn.cn]