Dongying, in East China's Shandong province, recently hosted a painting exchange exhibition at the Dongying City Library.

The exhibition showed artwork from local teenagers alongside pieces from Ifrane city in Morocco, celebrating the artistic talents of both cities.

The paintings from Dongying and Ifrane cities both focus on the theme of wetland conservation. [Photo/Dazhong News]

Nearly 50 students from Keda Primary School, Yuelai Lake Primary School, Yinghuayuan School, and Shengli New Zealand School, along with their teachers and parents, gathered at the city library to enjoy paintings from both cities.

A group photo of the participants from schools in Dongying. [Photo/Dazhong News]

During the event, students explored traditional handicrafts from Ifrane city to experience the different cultures of the two cities firsthand.

Students stop in front of the display racks, exchanging insights on painting techniques. [Photo/Dazhong News]

The students expressed that through the event, they gained a deeper understanding of the importance of wetlands, recognized the global attention on wetland conservation, and further strengthened their awareness of protecting wetlands. They are eager to contribute to creating a better ecological environment.