¡¡ A two-month photography exhibition, called Approaching Macao, opened to the public on October 22 in Tianjin.

¡¡ More than 260 photographs have been arranged along a 150-meter verandah depicting Macao's history, culture, economic construction and customs, as well as the joint efforts being made by China and Portugal in preparation for Macao's return to China.

¡¡ The exhibition was organized by the Tianjin Yellow River Exhibition Center of Culture and Art and the Tianjin art training department for broadcasting and television.

¡¡ According to the organizers, many of these pictures are shown to the public for the first time. In addition, a special group of photographers will be showing many lively pictures of present-day Macao.