A photo exhibition with a theme of "My People, My Country" was recently held by the China International Youth Exchange Center (CIYEC) in Beijing to display excellent works of the center's employees that were the result of a half year's efforts.

The collection of works, organized by the CIYEC, received positive responses from its staff. A total of 40 splendid photos stood out, some of which are shown below.

The photos show China's rapid development and changes along with people's emotions on the theme of "patriotism", celebrate the 70th anniversary of the founding of China, and express people's expectation for realizing the Chinese Dream of national rejuvenation.

"Oriental Pearl" by Bai Qubin

"Water Town" by Chen Jun

"Aobao Worship Festival" (People of the Mongolian ethnic group dress in their traditional clothing to celebrate the Aobao Worship Festival and to pray for a good life.) by He Jiawen

"Walking in Water Town" by Meng Wenxin

"Voice of Spring" by Mu Kaijing

"Heaven-linking Path" by Xin Weixing

"Fingerprints of the Earth" (terraced fields) by Xu Tao

"Life in Huizhou" by Yu Bin

"Spring in Water" by Zhang Shuo

"Lotus in Rain" by Zhen Hui