"As artists we hope to bring Chinese culture to every country involved in the Belt and Road Initiative. People in the Philippines have a wonderful culture. We also bring our culture here to strengthen the bonds of friendship and the common pursuit of culture."

Kuku Chai Bukuk, painter, calligrapher, ceramic artist and educator

"China and the Philippines are good neighbors. I hope we can strengthen people-to-people bonds through this event."

Cai Zhixin, painter

"The Philippines is beautiful. Art comes from life here. We absorb the energy and inspiration from nature to create our art. Through Chinese paintings, we create the beautiful scenery here."

Ding Jie, painter

"In the Philippines, we are learning to appreciate the beauty here with the Filipino artists. We experience nature and communicate together through art. I think it's wonderful."

Hao Ping, painter

"It's significant to hold this event in the Philippines. It's a kind of integration in the language of art and cultural. I believe it's very meaningful."

Liu She, president of the School of Fine Arts of Nanjing Normal University