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The 18th China Pingyao International Photography (PIP) Festival takes place on September 19, 2018. This year’s event has a theme of innovation and sharing, with around 1,800 photographers and artists from around the world expected to attend. To improve the quality of its exhibition, Pingyao works with international photography agencies as well as some world-renowned photographers this year. The annual festival lasts for a week, from Sept.19 to Sept. 25.
Founded in 2001, the Pingyao International Photography Festival has been recognized by the international Festival & Events Association (IFEA) as one of China’s top ten most influential festivals. Also, it is one of the biggest image trading markets in China, with more than 100,000 people attending annually.
PIP is hosted in the ancient city of Pingyao, a UNESCO World Heritage Site with a history of over 2,700 years. It is considered the best ancient walled city in China, and is on the list of the best walled cities in the world. During the PIP, the ancient city becomes one large, indoor and open-air photo gallery with exhibitions from professional and amateur photographers including the works of many renowned Chinese and international photographers.
