Renowned paper-cutting artist Li Yunxia displays her work, a symbol of hope and prosperity for Hong Kong, at the 'Promoting the Quintessence of Chinese Culture - Paper Cutting Exhibition 2023' in Hong Kong on June 20, 2023. (EDMOND TANG / CHINA DAILY)

The Central and Western District Office of Home Affairs Department will host a highly-anticipated exhibition titled 'Promoting the Quintessence of Chinese Culture - Paper Cutting Exhibition 2023' at Pacific Place in Admiralty to celebrate the 26th anniversary of Hong Kong’s return to the motherland.

Beginning on Thursday, the exhibition will run through July 9, from 9 am to 9 pm on Level L1. It will showcase the fusion of traditional paper-cutting art and modern technology, creating a warm sentiment of the city’s return to the motherland, giving visitors the opportunity to witness the beauty of Chinese culture and its rich history.

China Daily's Edmond Tang took the photos during the event.