Int'l photography festival kicks off in north China

People visit a photo exhibition at the 19th Pingyao International Photography Festival (PIP) in Pingyao ancient town in Jinzhong, north China's Shanxi Province, Sept. 19, 2019. More than 4,000 photographers from 31 countries and regions will attend the 19th Pingyao International Photography Festival (PIP) from Sept. 19 to 25, which will see over 12,000 artworks from around the world. Launched in 2001, the annual PIP festival has been running for 19 years. Advocating diversity, internationalism and professionalism, it is considered an important stage for international photographers to display their talent. (Xinhua/Yang Chenguang)