The opening ceremony and keynote conference of the 2024 FIAP (The International Federation of Photographic Art) World Photographers Conference was held at the Lishui Grand Theatre, Zhejiang province, on Oct 10.

The opening ceremony of the 2024 FIAP World Photographers Conference was held in Lishui. Photo provided by Lishui Media Center

The opening ceremony of the 2024 FIAP World Photographers Conference was held in Lishui. Photo provided by Lishui Media Center

"The main mission of FIAP is to promote and develop photographic knowledge worldwide on artistic, educational, and scientific levels, in agreement with the principles of the UNESCO. We also aim to build trust among people to strengthen friendly relations among all member federations," said Riccardo Busi, president of FIAP.

Riccardo Busi, President of FIAP, delivered a speech. Photo provided by Lishui Media Center

With the theme of "Transcending Boundaries: Technologies and New Photography", this year's event aims to accelerate the development of Lishui as an international renowned city for photography and establish a diverse, friendly, developmental, and promotional international cultural exchange platform. Photographers from home and abroad will conduct a photo shooting journey in Liandu, Songyang, Yunhe, Jingning, Longquan, and other regions from Oct 11 to 13.

Poster of the 2024 FIAP World Photography Congress. Photo provided by Lishui Media Center

Reporter: Zhang Fangyu

Editor: Cheng Dengyu