Harmony: Photo exhibition ‘Beyond Borders, Between Hearts’ enthrals visitors

The Consulate General of the People’s Republic of China in Mumbai, in association with the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Vastu Sangrahalaya Museum Society of Mumbai and St. Xavier's College, hosted a photo exhibition titled “Beyond Borders, Between Hearts—China Through Indian Youth's Lens” at College Hall, St. Xavier's College, Fort, on November 8.

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Qin Jie, Consul General of China in Mumbai inaugurated the exhibition. Faculty members, students, and cultural representatives attended the event.

The exhibition marked a significant moment in the growing people-to-people connection between India and China, especially as the two countries prepare to commemorate 75 years of diplomatic relations in 2025.

Friendship and discovery

The exhibition displayed a collection of photographs taken by young Indian participants who visited China as part of youth exchange and educational programmes.

From Hangzhou's tranquil waters to Shanghai's futuristic skyline and the historic beauty of Xi'an, their cameras captured the many sides of China: modern and yet deeply traditional, ambitious, yet rooted in harmony.

Each photograph told a story, of encounters with local people, shared meals, laughter, and the discovery of a country that,for many students, existed only in books and screens until they experienced it firsthand.

“Tt not only showcases the colourful journey of these young friends but also how China and India are connected with each other,’ said Consul General Qin Jie in his address.

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