China's Pingyao International Photography Festival draws nearly 20,000 works from over 2,600 photographers

(ECNS) -- More than 2,600 photographers from 34 countries and regions and 21 Chinese provinces have registered for the 26th Pingyao International Photography Festival, which will open on Sept. 19 in the ancient city of Pingyao in north China’s Shanxi Province, organizers said Thursday.

The participants have submitted nearly 20,000 works covering social life, landscapes and nature, and conceptual art. More than 200 short videos, photobooks and handmade photo books have also been submitted, with 115 educational institutions from China and abroad taking part.

The festival is collaborating with international photography platforms including Spain’s Art Photo Bcn, Barcelona’s Experimental Photo Festival, and South Korea’s Busan International Photo Festival.

A special exhibition will also pay tribute to photographer Frank Horvat, showcasing representative works from across the decades of his career in documentary and fashion photography.

(By Intern Yang Hongran, Zhang Dongfang)