The historic city of Kashi in China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region is being showcased to the world through a groundbreaking visual narrative. 'The Luminous Journey – Kashi in Lights and Shadows' exhibition, now open to the public, features 150 photographic works from 17 artists across nine countries and regions.
Spanning themes of cultural preservation and modernization, the collection documents daily life in the ancient Silk Road hub through vivid portraits of Uygur artisans, time-honored bazaars, and sustainable infrastructure projects. Greek photographer Eleni Papadopoulos noted the exhibition 'reveals how tradition and progress coexist through thoughtful urban planning.'
Organizers emphasize the 2025 initiative's focus on ecological stewardship, with striking aerial shots capturing the region's solar farms and reforestation efforts. The display coincides with Xinjiang's growing cultural tourism sector, which saw 12% year-on-year growth this month according to local authorities.
