镜头藏山河，光影颂华夏｜世外小学国际部“最美中国”照片展圆满开展
为厚植学生文化自信，引导孩子们在观察与记录中读懂中国之美，世外小学国际部以国庆佳节为契机，举办“最美中国”照片征集活动，一场充满温度与童趣的影像展，在二楼秀空间如约而至。
本次“最美中国”照片征集活动面向全体学生开展，鼓励同学们拿起相机，用镜头捕捉身边的中国故事。活动开放多元创作主题，无论是壮丽风光、特色建筑，烟火美食，亦或是身着传统服饰的身影、身边最可爱的人，都可以成为镜头里的主角。
征集结束后，在校方与家委会的携手筹备下，“最美中国” 照片展落地二楼秀空间。特别感谢家委会家长志愿者，精心完成展厅布置、作品排版与现场装饰。
一串串红灯笼与红色纸扇垂挂回廊，浓郁国风扑面而来。环形墙面上，孩子们的摄影作品依次陈列，一张张照片定格山河风光、人间烟火，诉说少年眼中鲜活的中国故事。红色展台上摆放精巧中式装饰，童趣作品与传统元素相映成趣。
展厅一侧，数幅学生书法卷轴静静悬挂，清雅古诗笔墨，衬得书卷气息满满。摄影作品与书法笔墨相得益彰，传统美学融入现代空间。原本普通的回廊，被打造成一座充满温度的国风展厅，等待参观者驻足品读，一同感受孩子们镜头与笔尖下的华夏人文之美。
本次活动深度契合IB育人理念，鼓励学生主动探究本土文化、建立自我认同。同学们化身小小摄影师，走出课堂捕捉华夏之美，真切感受中华文化的独特魅力。观展过程中，大家分享作品故事、交流感悟，在欣赏中国风物之美的同时，学会包容差异、尊重多元文化，涵养立足本土、放眼世界的国际视野。
撰文、摄影：孙菁华 Sophia
Through the Lens: Celebrating China Through Light and Shadow
WFLPS International Division’s “The Beauty of China” Photo Exhibition
To nurture students’ cultural confidence and help them discover the beauty of China through observation and documentation, WFLPS International Division launched The Beauty of China photo project to celebrate National Day. The result was a heartwarming exhibition, filled with the creativity and curiosity of young photographers, which opened in the Exhibition Space on the second floor.
Open to all students, the project invited learners to pick up cameras and capture the stories of China around them. A wide range of themes were accepted: magnificent landscapes, distinctive architecture, local delicacies, people in traditional costumes, or beloved individuals from daily life could all become photographic subjects. Every photograph offered a glimpse of China through a child’s eyes.
Following the collection of entries, everyone worked together to bring the exhibition to life.
Red lanterns and paper fans decorate the corridor, creating a festive Chinese atmosphere. Students’ photographs line the walls, capturing everything from beautiful landscapes to everyday moments, offering glimpses of China. Red display stands adorned with traditional Chinese ornaments add to the festive setting, bringing together cultural heritage and children’s creativity. Scrolls featuring students’ calligraphy add another layer of elegance. Delicate brushstrokes and classical Chinese poetry bring a sense of calm and literary beauty to the space. Photography and calligraphy come together to celebrate traditional Chinese aesthetics. An ordinary school corridor has been transformed into a welcoming exhibition space, inviting visitors to pause, explore and appreciate the beauty of China as seen through the lenses and expressed through the brushstrokes of our young learners.
This project encourages students to become curious inquirers, thoughtful observers and learners with a strong sense of identity. It also places importance on understanding local cultures as part of developing a sense of who we are and how we connect with the world around us. This exhibition offered students a meaningful opportunity to put these ideas into practice.
As young photographers, students looked beyond the classroom, observing their surroundings, documenting what they discovered and reflecting on what makes China special to them. Through their search for the beauty of China, they explored the richness of Chinese culture and developed a deeper appreciation of their cultural heritage. During the exhibition, students shared the stories behind their photographs and exchanged ideas about their experiences. Through these conversations, they also learned to appreciate different perspectives and forms of expression.
Each photograph captures a moment, yet the stories and feelings behind them will last. Together, these images offer a vivid glimpse of China through children’s eyes. More than a photography project and exhibition, “The Beauty of China” offered students a meaningful opportunity to connect with their cultural heritage. Through these experiences, a sense of belonging and appreciation for their country can take root and grow.
