The Asian Students Photography Exhibition was initiated by Education Forum for Asia and China Youth Daily at the 2006 Annual Conference of the Education Forum for Asia. China University Media Union has participated since 2008. This event is directed at all young students in the Asia Pacific Region and beyond. It is committed to represent rich Asian culture and civilization to a wider range and to a deeper level. Through photography, students exchange their artistic touch and aesthetic sense on longstanding customs and traditions, magnificent geographic features, diversified demographic appearances, and more to express the unique spirit of Asia.

    Since the first grand festival in 2006, the "Asian Students Photography Exhibition" has been successfully held for six years with an overall collection of 10,000 photograph submissions from more than 25 Asia & Pacific countries and regions, as well as from other continents across the world. Submissions came from countries such as: Greater China, Republic of Korea,Mongolia, Japan, Vietnam, Nepal, Malaysia, India, United Arab Emirates, Kazakhstan, Great Britain and the United States, etc. More than 240 pictures were awarded.

    Former Chinese State Councilor Madam Chen Zhili, China's former Minister of Education Zhou Ji, former Philippine President H.E.Mr. Fidel Ramos, former Nepalese Vice-Chairman of the Council of Ministers H.E. Mr. Kirti Nidhi Bista, former Secretary General of the Boao Forum for Asia Mr. Long Yongtu, and Tajikistan ambassador to China H.E. Mr. Alimov among others have participated in the Award Ceremony by awarding the prize winning students.

     After six years of efforts and with the support and care of friends from all walks of life, "Asian Students Photography Exhibition" has established its importance and popularity among young people in the region. It has now become a platform for young students to share their ideas and appreciation for life, to show their talents and to strengthen their friendships. We are working together to build an Asia of increased harmony and prosperity.

    Please visit www.asia-photo.org for more information.