An exhibition paying tribute to people from the Taihang Mountain region who sacrificed their lives during China's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression (1937-45) kicked off on Sept 3 in an art gallery of Shanxi University.

September 3 is the anniversary of China’s victory over Japan during China’s War of Resistance Against Japan and the World Anti-Fascist War.

A series of tombstone rubbings recording the life story of the heroes who sacrificed their lives during the war are on display.

The exhibition will run until Sept 12.

The opening ceremony of an exhibition paying tribute to people from the Taihang Mountain region who sacrificed their lives during China's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression (1937-45) is held in the art gallery of Shanxi University on Sept 3. [Photo/sxu.edu.cn]

A painting of a soldier riding a horse is on display in the art gallery of Shanxi University on Sept 3. [Photo/sxu.edu.cn]