Recruitment for Xi Zhinong’s Lecture at the Kunming Stop of the NG 125th Anniversary Photo Exhibition

    Sharing the same century-long journey, the history of National Geographic can be described as a condensed chronicle of photographic development. The year 2013 marks the 125th anniversary of NG’s founding—a year to celebrate and rejoice in as the “Golden Age of Explorers.” As the sole copyright partner of National Geographic in mainland China, the magazine Chinese National Geography will showcase 125 years of stunning photography from NG, along with fascinating stories that intertwine NG and photography, bringing them to readers and photography enthusiasts across the country.
　　The exhibition will make its grand debut in Kunming, Yunnan, where Chinese National Geography magazine will host a one-month display. Visitors can enjoy over 150 photographic works covering topics such as NG’s history, exploration, humanity, nature, and science for free, attend photography lectures, and explore Wujiatang Wetland Park.

　　Exhibition period: August 15 – September 15, 2013
　　Exhibition venue: Marketing Center of AVIC Yunxi Mansion, next to Wujiatang Wetland Park, Changhong Road, Guandu District, Kunming. Inquiry hotline: 0871-67381999.

 

 

    Photography lecture: August 15, 2013
　　Lecturer: Xi Zhinong (renowned wildlife photographer, founder of Wild China Film, and contracted photographer for Chinese National Geography)
　　Lecture theme: Protecting Nature Through Images
　　Main content of the photography lecture:
　　1. Xi Zhinong’s story with National Geographic
　　2. The role of imagery in nature conservation
　　3. Shooting experiences and interesting anecdotes from field photography

　　Lecture schedule:
　　12:00-13:00 Shuttle bus picks up guests to Yunxi Mansion
　　13:00-14:00 Check-in and exhibition viewing
　　14:00-15:30 Photography lecture and Q&A
　　15:30-16:50 Photography and guidance in the park and wetland area
　　16:50-17:30 Free time for visiting
　　17:30-18:30 Event concludes, shuttle bus returns guests to downtown

　　On August 15, you may take a free shuttle bus to the event venue to attend the lecture. For specific pick-up times and locations, please visit the official website of Chinese National Geography: www.ngmchina.com.cn, or call 0871-67381999.

　　To register, please click: http://www.ngmchina.com.cn/survey/2013yunxi.html

　　For 125 years, from the summit of Mount Everest to the depths of the ocean, from the microscopic world to distant galaxies, National Geographic has tirelessly pursued its mission to report on “the world and all that is in it.” As the flagship product and primary medium of the National Geographic Society, the yellow-bordered National Geographic leaves a first impression of breathtaking photography, and no other magazine in the world is as closely tied to photography as it is.
　　Both the National Geographic Society and photography were born in the era of great technological advancement in the 19th century. Since National Geographic began using photography to disseminate and support scientific research, the Society has participated in and witnessed a significant number of important photographic inventions and applications, also transforming photography from a mere tool-user relationship. National Geographic’s mission to “inspire people to care about the planet” has forged an inseparable bond with photography, which is all about “seeing is believing.” The widespread dissemination of photography through National Geographic has also driven its own evolution: with the Society’s funding, advanced photographic technologies have been realized, and great photographers have written legendary chapters in history.