Square inch universe, instant eternity. The 15th China Photography Art Festival opened on November 23rd in Sanmenxia City, Henan Province. The theme of this year's art festival is "Blooming Flowers Competing to Display Golden Statue Splendor", aiming to call on photography workers to record the magnificent atmosphere of the new era and new journey with heart and emotion, and contribute to the strategic goal of building a cultural power. At the opening ceremony, the 15th China Photography Awards were announced, with a total of 20 winners in the documentary, art, and commercial categories receiving their awards on stage. Photographers Xu Yonghui and He Shiyao were awarded the Lifetime Achievement Award (Photography) by the China Federation of Literary and Art Circles. The exhibition of works at this year's China Photography Art Festival is innovative in design and diverse in form, including 9 themed exhibitions such as the 15th China Photography Golden Statue Award Winners' Works Exhibition and the Flower Competition - Photography Boutique Exhibition Rooted in People's Life for Ten Years. It not only allows people to appreciate the colorful charm of photography art, but also deeply feels the development achievements of China's photography industry. Li Ge, Vice Chairman of the China Federation of Literary and Art Circles and Chairman of the China Photographers Association, stated that in recent years, the majority of photography workers have always adhered to a people-centered creative orientation, sensing the changes in national fortunes, setting the trend of the times, and pioneering the era, which has given birth to a large number of excellent photography works that have deeply penetrated people's hearts. These works not only enhance the spiritual strength of the people, but also become vivid portrayals of the image of China in the new era. It is reported that the China Photography Art Festival is an important event in the national photography industry. Since 1989, it has been successfully held for 14 sessions and has played an important role in leading creativity, recommending talents, and promoting career development. The exhibition of this art festival will last until January 3, 2025. (New Society)