April 13, 2008

Opening ceremony at 15.00 t0 17.00
@ National Art Museum of China

Women artists gathered in fornt of China National Art Museum
after the opening ceremony held on -April 13, 2008.

Her Presence In Colors VIII- International Women Artists Exhibition – Beijing 2008  held at the China National Gallery presents the artworks by146  women artists from different part of the world of different nationalities, cultural, religious and ethnic backgrounds. The Theme “Dream of Peace” reflects a vision of global unity to promote Peace and Harmony through women’s art. This exhibition, in commemoration with the 15^th Anniversary of Her Presence In Colours Exhibition, demonstrates the theme of the 2008 Olympic:  “One World, One Dream. The official opening held on the 13th of April was a overwhelmed success.  More than 500 guests attended the opening ceremony.

Mr. Chen Hao Shu, President of China Overseas Friendship Association for Foreign Affairs delivered the opening address. Dr. Yuen Chee Ling  Dr. Yuen Chee Ling President , International Women Artists Council cum Founder , the original initiator of Her Presence In Colors exhibition series welcomed and thank all those who have supported the event. Amongst the VIPs who were present at the openign were Mr. Zhang Geng Zhi, The Secretary General of  China Federation of Literary and Art Foundation. Mr. Zhu Ming De,  The Secretary General of  China Society of  Literary and Art , Mr. Wang Ming Ming Chairman of Beijing Artists Association and  Mr. Hu Jian Huai, the Secretary of China Overseas Friendship Association. Chairperson of Beijiing Women Artists Association Madam Wang Yin Chun and Madam Zhao Heng , the Chairperson of International Women Artists addressed to the guests at the opening.

Program of Activities

April 11, 2008

Guests visit Forbidden City and nearby places.

April 12, 2008 

Visit The Great Wall and Ming Tomb

April 13, 2008

Opening ceremony at 15.00 t0 17.00
@ National Art Museum of China

Gala Dinner at 6.30 pm -@ Beijing Wahaha Hotel

April 14 2008
Women Art Seminar @ 14:00-16:00)
@7/F Conference Hall, National Art Museum; 
Reception Banquet (18:30) @ Beijing Hai Yixuan 
Hotel 

April 15, 2008

Morning: Summer Palace; 
Afternoon: Beihai Park boating tour and alley sightseeing

Evening: Beijing Opera show (Changan Theater ) 

April 16, 2008

Morning: visit Capital Museum

Afternoon: Visit Xiushui Street Shopping, 
Day 8: April 17, 2008

Central Academy of Fine Art; Afternoon& 
&  visit 798 Gallery or visit ateliers of Beijing artists 
Lunch: Farewell Party for foreign and outwards artists