The 11th China (Beijing) International Cultural & Creative Industry Expo was held in Beijing from October 27-30, 2016. The theme of the 11th Cultural Expo is: “Stimulating cultural vitality, Leading industrial innovation.”

On the last day of the exhibition, visitors were still coming in an endless stream. The Tibet, Qinghai, Xinjiang and other provinces' booths showcased locally characteristic exhibits, attracting visitors to linger in front of them.

Buddha statue from the Tibet booth. 

Handicrafts from the Qinghai booth.

The handicrafts were rich in colors and styles, taking the deeply profound traditional culture of these ethnic regions and transforming them into forces of life, making it hard for visitors to tear themselves away from the exhibits.   

Silk handicrafts from the Qinghai booth.

Mandala painting.

Mani stones.

The Beijing Cultural Expo, founded in 2006, is co-sponsored by the Ministry of Culture, State Administration of Press, Publication, Radio, Film and Television, and the People’s Government of Beijing Municipality. The Beijing Council for the Promotion of International Trade organizes the exhibition regularly every year in Beijing. So far there have been 10 consecutive expos.