Top works from the Jingning-Lessinia International Art and Design Award go on display. [Photo/WeChat account: gh_2dd9138e31e1]

The Jingning-Lessinia International Art and Design Award, a two-year event showcasing the cultural diversity and creativity of the two places – one in China, the other in Italy – recently concluded.

The competition was co-hosted by the governments of Jingning She autonomous county – in Lishui city, in East China's Zhejiang province – and the Lessinia region in the province of Verona in Italy.

It involved the participation of professional artists and designers from both sides.

The competition aimed to promote cultural exchanges and cooperation between Jingning and Lessinia, by inviting entries that reflected the distinctive cultural symbols and visual elements of the two places.

Top pieces from the competition were exhibited in Jingning from April 20 to May 4, including works created for the county by famous Italian artists such as Susanna Micozzi.

The Italian organizer also provided a hands-on coffee experience for the exhibition, allowing visitors to make their own coffee.

Moving forwards, plans are for Jingning and Lessinia to expand exchanges and cooperation in various fields such as education, sports, agriculture, commerce and trade and tourism.