On October 21, the China Photographers Association launched a training program for ethnic minority photographers in Nyingchi City, Tibet, which will run until October 27.
The program features eight expert instructors who will provide specialized guidance on various topics, including traditional culture, ethnic imagery creation, image editing, and short video production. The training will utilize a mix of specialized courses, discussion sessions, and hands-on teaching to direct the participants.
Li Fubo, the Executive Deputy Director of the Photography Art Center under the China Federation of Literary and Art Circles, shared that since 2014, the association has conducted ten training sessions focused on cultivating photography talent among ethnic minorities, benefiting over 510 emerging photographers. This particular training program is one of the key initiatives of the “Literary and Artistic Aid to Tibet” campaign this year, aimed at developing a group of well-rounded and talented photographers to promote high-quality development in photography across ethnic regions.
Li Xueyan, a member of the Tibet Autonomous Region Federation of Literary and Art Circles and its Vice Chair and Secretary, highlighted recent initiatives by the Tibet Photographers Association. These include organizing the “Dream-Building: Our New Era Photography Exhibition” tour in Tibet and the 16th Southwest Six Provinces Photography Exhibition themed “Harmony in Southwest: The Beauty of Landscape.” The association has successfully held 17 editions of the Everest Photography Exhibition and actively promotes photographers and their work in national and regional showcases, including exhibitions abroad to support Tibet’s external promotion efforts.
Representing the students, Tsiren Sangzhu expressed, “This training is a rare opportunity for all of us who love photography and ethnic culture. I, along with my fellow students, will cherish this learning experience, actively engage in discussions, and continuously work to enhance our photography skills and cultural understanding, using our photos to tell the stories of our people and document the changes in our communities.”
