London Confucius Institute for Traditional Chinese Medicine has successfully co-hosted the Chinese Family Photo Exhibition from 17th April to 27th April l 2012 at the keyworth Centre, London South Bank University.

Focusing on ordinary Chinese families, this exhibition displays hundreds of precious historic pictures, which narrate moving private stories. Organised by General Administration of Press and Publication of China, China National Publications Import and Export (Group) Corporation and Beijing Orient Cultural Exchange Co, in partnership with Xinhua News Agency, London Bureau and the Confucius Institute for TCM at London South Bank University, the Exhibition is divided in five parts: Hundred years of Chinese Family History; Down Memory Lane; Chinese Women; Changes; and Original Editions of Wedding photographs.

The exhibition was welcomed and highly praised by the staff and students at London South Bank University. Paul Greene, an HSK learner from LSBU, said "I love China. I love Chinese. It's really a good chance to know a real China!" Other students expressed a strong desire that they would like to go to China for travelling or learning. Ms Yannan Yu, Project Manager from the Confucius Institute at London South Bank University mentioned: "we are delighted to co-host this Photo Exhibition at London South Bank University. The photos reflect the rich cultural background of China's recent eras and it serves as a very good introduction to the Chinese history and culture. "