Representatives from Ningbo and Poland cut the ribbon at the opening ceremony of the Polish Culture Season in Ningbo on March 31. [Photo/ningbocp.com] 

Residents of Ningbo in East China's Zhejiang province can now experience Polish culture at the Polish Culture Season, which opened in the city on March 31.

The activity, co-hosted by the culture department of the Polish Embassy in China and the Foreign Affairs Office of the Ningbo Municipal People's Government, is intended to celebrate the 70th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic ties between China and Poland.

"This is my first time to Ningbo, one of the most important cities where diverse cultures communicate with each other. I'm impressed by the hospitality of local residents," said Mr. Jan Jerzy Malicki, executive director of the culture department of the Polish Embassy in China, at the opening ceremony. 

A series of cultural and artistic activities will be held at the Ningbo Cultural Plaza until April 25, including an illustration exhibition, concert, piano lecture and several painting and language salons. 

The illustration exhibition is a highlight of the event – 40 of the most celebrated Polish illustrations will be exhibited for the first time in China.

Visitors enjoy the Polish paintings at the illustration exhibition on March 31. [Photo/ningbocp.com]

Agnieszka Pietrzykowska, a well-known Polish painter, held a lecture in the afternoon to share with the audience her experiences and techniques.

Joanna Tawrynowicz, a renowned Polish pianist, will give a lecture on piano and play some classic piano pieces on April 14.

Agnieszka Pietrzykowska (right), a well-known Polish illustrator, teaches a local child how to draw on March 31. [Photo/ningbocp.com]