Beijing's Daxing district launched a publicity drive promoting local residents to read more good books on April 23, gathering over 200 representatives of Party cadres, enterprises and teenagers.

Beijing's Daxing district launches a publicity drive promoting reading on April 23. [Photo provided by Daxing district]

The event was divided into several parts, featuring Party history education, ancient Chinese classics, anti-epidemic stories and book sharing.

At the opening ceremony, Li Zhongjie, executive deputy president of the Chinese Society of History of the Communist Party of China, shared revolution-related classics with his own reading experience, deeply interpreting the New China's strength based on several important historical national incidents.

An exhibition was open to the public, displaying artist Shu Yong's paintings to pay tribute to the heroes fighting the COVID-19 outbreak.

A mother and daughter appreciate paintings at the exhibition [Photo provided by Daxing district]

Accompanied by the melodies of guqin, a seven-string traditional Chinese instrument, visitors had a chance to savor the charm of ancient Chinese classics.

The organizer also rolled out a book exchange fair in the next morning to make readers feel the joy of sharing. Teenagers were able to bring unused books to designated booths, swapping them for corresponding items.